Historical Yokohama Yamate's Berrick Hall Tomoko Kamishima Berrick Hall in Yokohama's Yamate area is a beautiful old-style Spanish and art deco house.
Historical The Secrets of Nihonmatsu Davide Capretta Nihonmatsu is a great destination for both nature lovers and people who are interested in the spiritual and historical part of Japan...
Historical Enmei-ji Temple Anonymous Enmei-ji is No. 54 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. The flaming turnip on its roof represents the flaming dharma of the Buddha...
8 Historical Searching for Ryoma 4: Ryoma's Tomb Takako Sakamoto Ryoma Sakamoto Series 4: Royma's Tomb at Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine. He was assassinated at the age of 31 at the Ōmiya inn..
Historical Making Waves In Isumi City Featured Although many people know about “The Great Wave,” few know that the work is thought to have been inspired by a lesser-known ar..
Museums Basho. Haiku or Ninja Master? Chris Glenn There’s a rumor that the famed haiku poet Matsuo Basho wasn’t just a master of poetry, but a master of the art of the Ninja!
Historical The White Heron Castle of Himeji Leslie Taylor Originally built over 400 years ago, Himeji Castle still stands today as a testament to the craftsmanship of its ancient builders...
Historical Dramatic Kanegasaki Castle Ruins Takako Sakamoto In Tsuruga, Fukui, two major battles were fought; in 1337 between Ashikaga and Nitta Armies, and 1570 between Oda Nobunaga and Echizen..