12 Gardens & Parks Shuzen-ji Bamboo Path Tomoko Kamishima “Chikurin-no-komichi” is a pleasant path in the bamboo bush. Walking the path, you would are showered with cool and crisp gree..
Historical Toyama's Best Kept Secrets Jerome Lee In Toyama prefectures lies 6 cities worth discovering, including Gokayama and Toyama Bay
12 Gardens & Parks Tire Park Todd Wojnowski Tire Park is every child's dreams come true. Over 3,000 tires (and a lot of sand) were used to make the coolest playground in..
9 Gardens & Parks Night Walking in Azabudai Hills Peter Lin Walking around Azabudai Hills in the evening is a fun way to view the stunning new architecture. Minato is full of beautiful illuminated..
8 Gardens & Parks Inokashira Park Cherry Blossom Kevin John Hutt Situated close to Kichijoji Station, the park is popular all-year round, especially during Spring to see the cherry blossoms and..
Historical The Ruins of Takeda Castle Bryan Baier Built in 1441 on the summit of a 1,000-foot mountain, the ruins of Takeda Castle cover an area a quarter of a mile in length and..
Historical Shimane: Japan's Well-Kept Secret Featured Shimane prefecture is a coastal area in the west of Honshu — Japan’s main island. While not too far from the popular Hiroshima..
Festivals Bunkyo Azalea Festival Elena Lisina Impressive azalea garden at the Nezu Jinja Shrine in Tokyo during the Bunkyo Azalea Festival in the spring.