Historical The Battle of Sekigahara Chris Glenn The Battle of Sekigahara in modern day Gifu Prefecture, fought between East and West Japan on October 21, 1600, was history’s ..
11 Historical Miyamoto Musashi's Grave and Shrine Anonymous Okayama is full of little gems often overlooked by the average traveler. One of these is Miyamoto no Sato, a small little village..
Historical Hozenji Temple in Osaka Abueng Bernard Hozenji Temple is an oasis of calm offering a brief respite from the excitement of Dotombori
8 Historical Miyajima's Five Story Pagoda Chantelle Silva Miyajima's Five Story Pagoda is a stunning five tiered pagoda positioned atop a hill on the island. Its bold color will draw..
Historical Kochi Castle Tour and History Nate Hill Kochi Castle is in downtown Kochi on Otakasa Hill, and offers a great place for a lookout over the city. You can also enjoy a picnic..
Historical Ama-no-Iwato Mandy Bartok See where myth and history meet at Awa-no-Iwato in Takachiho village
Traditional Dogo Onsen: Tradition Stripped Bare Bronwyn O'Neill Dogo Onsen, the inspiration for the Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away, is one of Matsuyama's most prized buildings and one of..
Museums Itsukushima Floating Shrine JJ Walsh This floating red shrine with a lush green forest backdrop is a stunning scene at the top of any sightseers list
