12 Culture Minobusan Kanto Betsuin Temple Peter Sidell In Futako-Tamagawa in the western suburbs of Tokyo, Minobusan Kanto Betsuin is a charming Buddhist temple, with interesting statues..
Historical The Shade of Cedars Trail Nathaniel Green This is an excellent hike through some back country near Tokyo that includes that great Mitake mountain shrine. The shrine has one..
9 Culture Shinjuku Cocoon Tower Peter Sidell In Tokyo's bustling Shinjuku district, award-winning Cocoon Tower is one of the city's most striking buildings.
Historical Waterfall and Stalactite Cave Trail Nathaniel Green Waterfall and Stalactite Cave Trail: A Short, Hairy, Beautiful Trail with some Very Nice Waterfalls. Some parts of this trail are..
Culture Cultural Festival: Art Works by Itabashi Citizens 2019 Oct 16th - Nov 10th 2019 Past Event The Itabashi Art Museum will be hosting a free exhibition of art and calligraphy by residents of Itabashi City. Titled 'Cultural..
Culture Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens Sleiman Azizi Tokyo's only surviving Edo Period garden, Mukojima-Hyakkaen is located in Higashi Mukojima. Open throughout the year, the garden..
Historical Shiroyama Francesco Agresti If you're looking for somewhere to enjoy nature without having to battle with hordes of daytrippers, Shiroyama might just do..
12 Arts & Crafts Tokyo Kawabata Ryushi Museum Tomoko Kamishima Kawabata Ryushi (1885-1966) is one of the most admired Japanese artists from the Showa Era (1926-1988). His memorial museum is located..