12 Traditional The Shokodo School Hall Anonymous The Shōkōdo was built in 1922 as the lecture hall for Matsuyama High School, the precursor of Ehime University. It stands on t..
6 Historical Iha Castle Ruins Michael Flemming The Okinawa Prefecture cultural asset Iha Castle Ruins in Uruma City has wonderful views of Kinbu Bay and the isthmus of Okinawa
8 Traditional A stroll around Hedo Village Michael Flemming Observing important cultural sites in remote Hedo Village, Okinawa
Arts & Crafts Free Cultural Programs in Harajuku Featured Enjoy free cultural programs, like kimono wearing and yuzen painting, at Harajuku's Moshi Moshi Box tourism center from March..
Traditional Chasing Cherry Blossoms Audrey Foo The Japanese go insane over cherry blossom season and now I know why. Here's what it's like to do hanami in Japan.
Traditional Narai Post Town Elena Lisina Narai is one of the best preserved post towns of the Edo Period on the Nakasendo route.
12 Temples & Shrines Iwafune-san Kosho-ji Temple Larry Knipfing 600 steps is quite a climb, but worth every bit of effort in this case; Iwafune-san Temple in rural Tochigi Prefectue is the most..
Traditional Ikegami Temple Town Japan Travel The founding of Ikegami Honmonji in 1276 by the Buddhist monk and scholar Nichiren led to the growth of a small town in the surrounding..