Museums The Ken Domon Museum of Photography Alena Eckelmann Ken Domon was one of Japan's best known photographers for 'news photography' His entire collection comprises 70,000..
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 ..
Museums Isso-an Anonymous Issō-an, home of the free-form haiku poet Taneda Santōka who lived until 1940. It stands on the route of the Iyo Yama no Be no..
Museums Sato Sakura Museum Tokyo Peter Sidell In Tokyo's trendy Naka-Meguro district, the Sato Sakura Museum holds exhibitions of contemporary art and paintings in traditional..
Museums Miyajima Aquarium JJ Walsh Hiroshima's aquarium remodeled and reopened in 2011, offering over 13,000 sea creatures mostly from the Seto-inland Sea area..
Museums Yokohama's Kirin Beer Village Tomoko Kamishima If you are curious about Japanese beer and how it is manufactured, taking a Tasting Tour at Kirin Beer Village in Yokohama is a..
Museums Matsusaka Castle Ruins Chris Glenn A trip to Matsusaka wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the impressive remains of the castle and it’s famed samurai barrac..
11 Museums Lalique Museum, Hakone Tomoko Kamishima Lalique Museum exhibits stunning jewelry and glass art of René Jules Lalique, a prominent French artist. He also designed inte..