Culture The Life of Minamoto Yoshitsune Elena Lisina skills in a bout with the exiled monk Benkei who had sworn to win 1000 katana
Museums Sano Art Museum Peter Sidell diverse as traditional woodblock prints, animal photography, decorative katana
Culture Aichi: The Heart of Japan Shannon Walker changing and the immaculately preserved pieces almost look new, such as the katana
Historical Discovering Obi Castle in Miyazaki Featured with traditional shops, former samurai residences, quaint roadside Carp-laden
Culture Tokyo to Fukui Veronica Carnevale From the temple, we drove about 30 minutes to Kameza Soba for one of Fukui
Gardens & Parks Sakura at Matsuyama Castle Featured For a chance to try on Samurai garb, hold a katana, and even better photo
Culture Top 10 Alternative Ghibli Spots Celine Ong Access: 20-minute ferry ride from Kada Station Address: Miyama, Wakayama
Historical Iwamura: The Misty Castle Town Bridget Ye through the cobblestone streets of Iwamura town and appreciating the time-laden