8 Culture Fukui's Katsuyama Castle Larry Knipfing Fukui is home to Japan's tallest castle. Katsuyama Castle, just short of 60 meters in height, is situated very near some o..
Historical Sakamoto Ryoma and Yuri Kimimasa Takako Sakamoto Newly found Ryoma letter confirms his last visit to Fukui a week before his assassination. Read about heart-warming friendship between..
Historical Fukui: Ichijodani Asakura Ruins Takako Sakamoto Ichijodani Asakura Family Ruins were once the castle town of the lord of Echizen (Fukui), the Asakura clan. It was attacked and..
16 Museums Sabae Echizen Lacquer Ware Town Larry Knipfing Japan is known worldwide for its beautiful traditional lacquer ware, and Sabae in Fukui prefecture is one of Japan's top lacquer..
6 Temples & Shrines Famous Belfry of Eiheiji Temple Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 12: The bell of 'Shōrō-dō (Belfry)' tolls four times a day and New Year's Eve, pl..
Culture Fukui Griffis Museum Peter Sidell In Fukui in central Japan, the Griffis Museum is a recreation of the house of William Elliot Griffis, an American who lived, taught..
Historical Fukui Castle and Yuki Hideyasu Takako Sakamoto Yuki Hideyasu was the first lord of the Fukui Clan. The second son of Tokugawa Ieyasu, he could have been heir and Shogun one ..
Arts & Crafts Echizen Traditional Tansu Craft Jerome Lee Echizen city in Fukui Prefecture is well-known in Japan for their tansu, and antique tansu are worth a fortune.