Historical Zenkoji Gokaicho Robert Grey Zenkoji Gokaicho, a once in seven years event that draws crowds of people to the city.
Museums Aizu Wakamatsu Castle Bryan Baier Reconstructed 16th century castle with well preserved stone walls and stunning grounds
Historical Kobe Muslim Mosque Komal Khiani Kobe Muslim mosque is the first mosque built in Japan and has survived the Second World War as well as the Great Hanshin earthquake...
Historical Zuiryuji Kerrie Hankinson Zuiryuji is a magnificent example of early Edo architecture. Modelled on Chinese design, building took 20 years. It reflects the..
Historical Kyushu's Aso Shrine Mandy Bartok Aso Shrine - boasting one of the largest gates at a shrine anywhere in Japan - is an oft-overlooked stop in Aso town in Kumam..
Historical Towel Town Arlene Bastion An Imabari towel is forever: Japan's softest, most absorbent, most durable towels come from Imabari in Ehime.
Museums Glover Garden in Nagasaki Alena Eckelmann Glover Garden in Nagasaki: posh residences of former foreign VIP residents in a hill on the Minami-Yamate hill
14 Temples & Shrines Imamiya Shrine Meg Sing Imamiya Shrine erected due to a plague in Kyoto 1000 years ago has age-old ties with Yasurai Matsuri and two aburi mochi shops at..