Museums Yokosuka's Verny Park Tomoko Kamishima There is a beautiful park near JR Yokosuka Station called Verny Park. It is named after a Frenchman who came to Japan in 1865.
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 ..
Gardens & Parks Takamatsu's Ritsurin Garden Anonymous Ritsurin Garden is one of the most nationally acclaimed gardens in Japan. Standing for nearly 400 years, this garden is in the center..
Museums Zakimi Castle Ruins and Museum Michael Flemming Zakimi Castle Ruins & Museum in Yomitan Village Okinawa offers romantic views of Central Okinawa
Historical Edo-period Robots? Wonder of Karakuri 2021 Apr 21st - May 10th 2021 Past Event Delve into the fascinating world of karakuri ningyo
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..
Historical Cultural Exploration in Hofu City Veronica Carnevale Hofu City rests along the Seto Inland Sea and is just south of Yamaguchi City. This small city features immaculately preserved structures..
Museums Namahage Museum in Akita Justin Velgus You can’t go anywhere in Akita without seeing references to the demon figures known as namahage. Find out what they are and wh..