Culture Shiroishi Castle Michael B There are many great castles in Japan, and while Shiroishi castle can’t match up to the scale of some of Japan's most famo..
Culture Praying Before the Goddess of Mercy Reynald Ventura This is an account of a short trip to Hasedera of Kamukara in the summer. Among other things, the traveler discovers Kakigara Inari..
Culture Ichinoe Nanushi Yashiki Sleiman Azizi An Edo Period farmhouse belong to the the high ranked Tajima Family, Ichinoe Nanushi Yashiki is a beautifully preserved property..
Activities Autumn at Lake Daigenta Kim Bergström Niigata's Lake Daigenta is a short distance from the resort town of Echigo Yuzawa, and is particularly beautiful during the..
Activities Walk Around Historical Places and Be a Gourmet in Hofu Featured Take a stroll through the historical town of Hofu and enjoy gourmet food! Hofu is 16 minutes from JR Sanyo Honsen Shinyamaguchi..
Culture Ueno and the Bell of Time Sleiman Azizi The Bell of Time in Ueno Park was once part of a series of bell towers located around old Edo to help keep time for the citizens...
Activities Yagigahana Kim Bergström Yagigahana is an interesting rock formation that sits approximately 200 meters in height. It's located by the Igarashi River,..
Culture Abashiri Prison Museum, Hokkaido Rey Waters A very interesting attraction found in Eastern Hokkaido is the Abashiri Prison Museum. The exhibits bring to life what prison life..