Museums Ueno Park Has Got It All, See For Yourself Abi Barber Ueno Park is Tokyo's first public park. It contains several museums, a large pond, a baseball ground, a concert hall, a zoo,..
Museums Zuigan-ji Temple in Matsushima Andrew Kehoe Zuigan-ji is a Buddhist temple that was restored by Date Masumune. It is located in Matsushima which is considered to be 1 of ..
6 Traditional Imabari Castle Photos Mandy Bartok Imabari Castle is one of Japan's only seaside castles, and a beautiful place to pass a spring afternoon.
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..
Historical The Travels of Isabella Bird: II Amber Mezbourian Isabella Bird was a Victorian woman who led an unconventional life. Arriving in Japan in 1878, she planned an ambitious journey..
Historical Mihama-en Japanese Garden in Chiba Jessica A Paje Mihama-en is a Japanese garden nestled within the heart of Makuhari Seaside Park in Chiba Prefecture. It represents an oasis f..
Historical Ryuko-ji Temple Antique Market Larry Knipfing Ryuko-ji Temple’s antique market is quite good. There is no charge, and sellers’ tables are spread out around the temple groun..
Museums Visiting Bansuiso Anonymous Bansuiso is a large villa, built in a 19th Century somewhat Gothic French style. It sits at the base of the hill where the castle..
