11 Historical Denshoen Park Chris Barnes Denshoen houses a number of buildings that provide a glimpse of life from the past.
Historical Spending a Day in Sendai Chris Broad We explore Sendai city and nearby Matsushima Bay for 10 things you can do in the area in just 24 hours!
9 Gardens & Parks Sukubu Koen Michael Flemming Sukubu Koen: Noborikawa's park is really a memorial and shrine
7 Gardens & Parks Yokohama's Negishi Forest Park Tomoko Kamishima This park used to be a horse racetrack for over 80 years, mainly for the amusement of foreign residents. The grandstands (in ruins)..
Historical Samurai Kanazawa Euan Prentis Kanazawa is the go-to city for samurai fanatics looking for a glimpse into the iconic culture and history.
15 Gardens & Parks Snow Melts at Yokokan Garden, Fukui Takako Sakamoto One sunny day in late February, Yokokan Garden in Fukui was basking in the sun with the melting snow dripping from the rooftop.
12 Gardens & Parks Kyu Shiba Rikyu Garden in Spring Sandra Isaka Kyu Shiba Rikyu is a lovely garden hidden behind Hamamatsucho Station. It is one of the quietest cherry blossom viewing spots in..
12 Gardens & Parks Yokohama Waterfront Cherry Blossoms Todd Wojnowski A walk along the Yokohama waterfront from Yamashita Park to the Minato Mirai district is especially beautiful during the blooming..