6 Historical Tomioka Silk Mill Masato Kitamura Tomioka Silk Mill is Japan's first silk reeling factory and it symbolizes Japan's industrialization from the 19th century...
Temples & Shrines Struggles through Life and Death Justin Velgus Beloved writer, teacher, vegetarian, and social activist, Kenji Miyazawa lived a colorful life. His second grave recalls the beauty..
Historical Narita-san in Chiba Miho Kuroda Temples, gardens, gift shops, Japanese traditional restaurants – all these are only minutes away from Narita International Air..
15 Gardens & Parks A Walk Around Matsuyama Castle Park Anonymous Matsuyama Castle stands on a steep hill n the middle of the city. Even if you don't have time to go inside the castle itself,..
Museums Unomachi Historic Street Anonymous Unomachi is a street of carefully preserved buildings from the Edo period and later. It’s home to many fascinating museums, re..
Historical Images of Cows and Bulls in Japan Elena Lisina Images of cows and bulls are quite rare at Japanese temples and shrines, but they are quite popular in the Aizu region of Fuku..
Historical Byōdō-in Temple, Uji Ariane Mignault The Byōdō-in Temple as represented on the Japanese 10 yen coin can still be seen and visited today.
Museums Nakamura Koen in Nagoya Chris Glenn Nakamura Koen in Nagoya is the birthplace of the samurai warriors Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Kato Kiyomasa.