9 Gardens & Parks Ashikaga Flower Park in May - Part 2 Tomoko Kamishima The aroma of wisteria blossoms is in the night air. The din and bustle of the daytime has quieted down, and everyone is impressed..
10 Street & Urban Beautiful Views of Kobe Port Tower Manish Prabhune This photo story details multiple views I have taken over a two year period. Hope they inspire you to visit someday!
Culture Nagashima Museum One of Japan’s top cultural attractions, Nagashima Museum overlooks downtown Kagoshima and Kagoshima Bay area and reflects the country’s intrinsic..
Culture Happo En Sleiman Azizi Happo En is an extraordinarily beautiful traditional Japanese garden in Shirokanedai, Tokyo. Used primarily for weddings and other..
Museums Iga Ueno Castle Chris Glenn Most foreign tourists head to the north western Mie Prefecture town to see the ninja, without even realizing the city of Iga Ueno..
Culture Kyoto Ninna-ji Temple, Omuro Palace Tomoko Kamishima Ninna-ji Temple, established in 888, is a balanced blend of aristocratic elegance and Buddhism simplicity. Its zig-zagging wooden..
Culture Midori no Kanshasai 2026 Mid May Midori no Kanshasai is the climax of a month-long, annual environmental campaign taking place from 15 April to 14 May to incre..
Culture Utsunomiya – Home of Oya Stone Lisa Wallin Utsunomiya is home to Oya stone, a rock made of underwater volcanic debris. Its distinctive qualities and color made it a favorite..