Historical Buddha Hill in Makomanai Mar'yana Kovalchuk Designed by the Pritzker-winner architect Tadao Ando, this is a sanctuary of peace and meditation.
Historical Former Iwasaki Residence & Garden Tomoko Kamishima British architect Josiah Conder, the father of modern Japanese architecture, was invited to Japan in 1877. The former Iwasaki ..
Culture Six “Treasures of Osaka” You Must See When Visiting... Veronica Carnevale To share Osaka’s heritage with travelers, six museums in Osaka will host a promotional campaign called the “OSAKA-HAKU” in con..
8 Culture Kamakura Camera - The Great Buddha Peter Oxley The author takes a look at the Great Buddha in its historical and cultural context to give you a deeper appreciation of this greatly..
Museums A Day at Katsurahama Beach Dana Vielmetti Katsurahama--much more than a beach. Enjoy stunning views of the Pacific, an aquarium, the Ryoma Sakamoto Museum, dog fighting,..
Culture Sunshine City Bon Odori 2026 Late Jul - Early Aug Bon odori festivals are one of the hallmarks of summer in Japan, and there are numerous places to enjoy them across the country...
Culture A Deep Dive Into Iwaki’s Kamaboko Fish Cakes Veronica Carnevale Japan’s third largest prefecture, Fukushima is located in northeastern Japan’s Tohoku region and shares an eastern border with..