Historical Atami Hyuga Villa Peter Sidell In the resort town of Atami in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Hyuga Villa is a hilltop country house overlooking the ocean, interesting
Culture ‘Sel De La Vie’: Experience the Essence of Ako Tom Fay The French proverb ‘sel de la vie’ (literally meaning ‘the salt of life’) perfectly sums up the essence of Ako, a famous salt-producing city in western
Culture Former Murakawa Villa Elizabeth S Murakawa Villa, a blend of western and Japanese esthetic senses, is a heritage summer villa located in Abiko City, Chiba Prefecture.
Traditional Tokyo and Niigata: Modern Vs. Traditional Featured In Tokyo, discover activities that integrate state-of-the-art technology and pop culture, and then, move to Niigata where you can immerse yourself in the
Museums 10 Museums to Visit in Niigata Kim Bergström Niigata Prefecture has a wide range of great museums to visit, from spots for train lovers to art enthusiasts and many, many more.
Culture Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art Kim Bergström The Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art was opened in 1993 and includes a host of both Japanese and international modern art pieces on display.
Culture Things to Do in Niigata City Niaya Harper Niigata City is a port city known for its fresh and delicious seafood, rice, and sake. Here are a few must do things while in Niigata City.
Culture Hoto Noodles at Scarecrow Villa Featured Scarecrow Villa is the headquarters of a group of elderly Japanese women... These days most kotatsu are electric, but at Scarecrow Villa the kotatsu