10 Gardens & Parks Ritsurin-koen Garden, Takamatsu Peter Sidell In Takamatsu in Japan's Kagawa prefecture, Ritsurin-koen is the largest traditional garden in Japan, with beautiful views of..
8 Historical Bitchu Kokubunji: The Last Pagoda Judith Mikami Bitchu Kokubunji in Soja City illuminates an era where calm, beauty, peace and people come together. Today this still exists to..
Festivals Don't Miss Japan's Summer Festivals Audrey Foo Summer matsuri in Japan are a joyous way to enjoy Japanese culture. You can wear a traditional yukata robe and experience parades,..
14 Traditional The Straw Ropes of Kashima Futami Anonymous In early May, the straw rope between the twin rocks off Kashima Island is replaced. Spectators in fishing boats swarm around taking..
8 Traditional A stroll around Hedo Village Michael Flemming Observing important cultural sites in remote Hedo Village, Okinawa
9 Traditional Kishiwada’s Furniture Makers Alena Eckelmann Hatsune no kagu has been in business for almost 100 years and the craft of manufacturing the chest of drawers has been passed on..
6 Traditional Daisenya Japanese Ceramics Class John Carter Whether it's your first time or you are skilled in the art of ceramics the pottery workshop at Daisenya hotel is an absolute..
Arts & Crafts Uncovering Chiba Prefecture’s Sake Legacy Featured Literally meaning "sake well", the small town in Chiba Prefecture was named Shisui after a local legend that said that sake gushed..
