Museums Edo Tokyo Museum in Ryogoku Featured The Edo Tokyo Museum, using both historical artifacts and hands-on exhibits, guides and educates visitors through the transition..
Museums Teshima Art Museum and Cafe Bonson Lam Teshima Art Museum was born from the visions of Rei Naito and the architect Ryue Nishizawa as part of the 2010 Setouchi Triennale..
Arts & Crafts The Road to Hagi Yaki Featured Hagi yaki is a famous and beloved style of pottery in Japan. So, what makes this Hagi ware so special?
Gardens & Parks Summer in Kumamoto Castle Yolanda Marta Kartika Kumamoto Castle, a magnificent castle located in southern Japan and is the pride of Kyushu has never lost its charm in any season...
Museums Nagashino Castle and Museum Chris Glenn Nagashino Castle, high on a cliff at the fork of the Ure and the Kansa Rivers, guarded the Tokugawa held Mikawa provinces from the..
Museums Tono: Legends and Landscapes Imogen Riethmuller The city of Tono in Iwate is the place to go to experience traditional Japanese culture, complete with a wealth of folklore and..
Museums The Underrated Meiji-Mura Richard Mulvihill Over 60 buildings from the Meiji Restoration have been collected from around Japan and are now displayed in a beautifully secluded..
Museums Edo Wonderland, Nikko Alexandra Dorovici Edo Wonderland is a historic theme park that recreates the atmosphere of a typical Edo period (1603 and 1868) town and offers ..