Historical Fascinating Island, Enoshima Tomoko Kamishima Enoshima Island is a hot spot for sightseers that has been well maintained since the Edo era. Before that however, Enoshima was..
Historical Meiseki-ji in Seiyo Anonymous Meiseki-ji is No. 43 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. There are dragons in wood and tile, and extra large amounts of moss and..
10 Historical Iwami Ginzan's Omori-cho Sandra Isaka The town of Omori is one of Japan's least known treasures. Hidden in Shimane Prefecture and rarely visited, it is now part of..
Museums Mikasa Park Water Show, Yokosuka Jessica A Paje Tucked beyond the preserved Memorial Ship Mikasa are beautiful man-made water streams, fountains and a waterfall at Mikasa Park..
Historical Nagamachi Samurai District Mandy Bartok Imagine yourself an Edo-era samurai as you wander the lanes of the Nagamachi Samurai District in Kanazawa
7 Historical Bluff No.18 Tomoko Kamishima With its orange roof, white walls and green window frames, Bluff No.18 is a very cute house. The garden is beautifully yellow when..
Historical Toyokawa Inari Shrine Chris Glenn Toyokawa Inari is a paradox, being both a Buddhist Temple of the Sodo sect, and a Shinto Shrine dedicated to Inari Okami.