Historical Yakushima - Shiratani Unsuikyo Chris Cooper Take in the magical forest, glimpse mossy boulders, free walking deer and be inspired like the artist from anime file Princess Mononoke,..
Historical Yakushiji Temple in Nara Tony Mariani Yakushiji Temple in Nara is a temple dedicated to healing built by Empress Jito.
Historical Toyama's Best Kept Secrets Jerome Lee In Toyama prefectures lies 6 cities worth discovering, including Gokayama and Toyama Bay
Historical The Birthplace of Maneki Neko Emily Ikegami The little white cat that beckons you with its paw is known across Japan, and its humble origin is found right here in Tokyo.
Historical A Week in Miyazaki Tom Roseveare Miyazaki promises a wealth of cultural, geological and culinary discoveries for those keen to explore one of Japan's warmest,..
Historical Kyoto Konchi-in’s Tsuru-Kame Garden Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto's Konchi-in Temple Garden was designed by Kobori Enshu (1579-1647) in around 1630, but it was a talented gardener na..
Historical Ikegami Honmonji in Ota, Tokyo Todd Wojnowski Ikegami Honmonji is an incredibly beautiful Buddhist temple widely spread across the top of a hill in Tokyo's Ota Ward. It contains..