Museums Wada Gassho House Justin Dart 300 years old and one the largest gassho houses in Shirakawa-go, Wada House was one of the most important buildings in the village..
Museums Iwatoyama Keyhole Tomb Mandy Bartok The Iwatoyama keyhole tomb in southern Fukuoka prefecture is a classic example of a 7th century kofun burial mound.
Museums Nikko's Italian Villa Memorial Park Tomoko Kamishima The former Italian Embassy Villa in Nikko is now open to the public as a park. After Tochigi prefecture bought it quite recently,..
Museums Yoshinogari Historical Park Neal Dang The Stamp Rally takes place in Yoshinogari Historial Park every year in Saga Prefecture. International students learn about ancient..
Museums Oyu Stone Circles Justin Velgus The Oyu Stone Circles Site in Akita Prefecture is home to two prehistoric creations constructed by Jōmon era citizens. Japan s..
12 Historical Ako: Castle of the 47 Samurai Sandra Isaka Ako Castle, completed in 1648, is known for its association with the feudal lord, Naganori Asano, whose death was avenged by 47..
9 Historical Views of Matsumoto Castle Gloria Ticconi In Japan's northerly Nagano prefecture, Matsumoto Castle is a national treasure of Japan.
Historical Ashikuraji Oyama Jinja Kerrie Hankinson Ashikuraji village, on the edge of the Tateyama caldera, is the site of the mid-level Oyama JInja. This beautiful shrine is steeped..