Activities Tochigi Central Park Stacy Kurokawa My friend had her wedding ceremony in this park. I often come across people painting the scenery of the park, or taking photos of..
Culture Yokote Masuda Manga Museum Justin Velgus The Masuda Manga Museum in Yokote is dedicated to animator Takao Yaguchi. The museum is part manga library and part exhibition of..
Culture Sunomata, The One Night Castle Chris Glenn According to legend, Sunomata Castle was constructed overnight, hence its other name, Ichiya, or “One Night” Castle.
Activities Yushukan Justin Velgus The Yushukan is a Japanese history museum that highlights the country's military campaigns. It is located next to and operated..
Culture Springtime in Chiba Jaime Wynter Cherry blossoms can be found strung along the riverside and ponds in Mobara City, Chiba during spring and of course all over Japan...
Shopping Nara's Organic Farmers Market Joan Lambert Bailey The Nara Organic Farmers Market is a rare opportunity to venture off the tourist trail
Activities Higashi Hongan-ji Temple Kyoto Justin Velgus Higashi Honganji, or the Eastern Temple of the Original Vow, is the head temple of Shin Buddhism, located a few minutes walk from..
Activities Irihi Falls on Omishima Anonymous The Irihi Falls make a good goal for a short walk in the hills of Omishima Island.