Culture Matsumae Castle Mandy Bartok Matsumae Castle was the northernmost Japanese castle in the Edo Period and the only one to be constructed on Hokkaido.
Museums Yokosuka's Verny Park Tomoko Kamishima There is a beautiful park near JR Yokosuka Station called Verny Park. It is named after a Frenchman who came to Japan in 1865.
Culture Awaji Hanasajiki Park Cathy Cawood Beautiful flower park Awaji Hanasajiki has mass plantings of various flowers throughout the year.
Museums Hikone Castle Bryan Baier One of the 12 remaining pre Edo-era castles in Japan just outside of Kyoto
Arts & Crafts Otaru Port City Rey Waters Hokkaido Port City with Canal Zone, World Famous Sushi, Glassware, Breweries, Museums, Mt Tengu View, and shopping.
Traditional Japan Kokeshi Museum, Naruko Onsen Anna van Dyk The kokeshi doll is one of Japan's most beloved traditional crafts, and at this museum you can find out more about their history,..
Culture Hakone Yosegi Zaiku Woodcraft Robert Thomas Learn more about Hakone Yosegi Zaiku, the wonderful traditional craft created in a small village in the Hakone mountains 200 years..
