22 Historical Yara Castle Site Michael Flemming The Yara Castle Site in Kadena Town, Okinawa is the modern day site of a park along the Hija River
Festivals Celebrate the New Year in Shinagawa Serena Ogawa Shinagawa has a host of ways for you to celebrate the New Year, whether you want a Japanese experience of something more western-style...
10 Historical Kiso Valley's Magome-juku Sandra Isaka Magome-juku is the crown jewel among post towns that remain along the ancient Nakansendo 'highway'.
Historical Samurai Kanazawa Euan Prentis Kanazawa is the go-to city for samurai fanatics looking for a glimpse into the iconic culture and history.
Street & Urban History of Kyoto's Gion 2 Justin Velgus A look at how Gion 's entertainment district is divided into three major organizations: catering (仕出屋), the geisha hous..
8 Historical Blood or Dew Euan Prentis Chikatsuyu offers more than an overnight stop for travellers walking the Kumano Kodo from Takijiri-oji to Kumano Hongu Taisha.
12 Street & Urban Daikanyama at night Valerie Kor Have a slow, romantic evening at the suburban area of Daikanyama. Within 1 km of Shibuya, it's filled with quaint little b..
Street & Urban What's Niigata Sign Kim Bergström The What's Niigata sign has become a popular destination for those who appreciate a fun photo opportunity! The sign has moved..