12 Gardens & Parks Niigata's Saito Family Summer Villa Tomoko Kamishima In 1918, a wealthy merchant in Niigata, Saito Kijuro (IV), built a beautiful summer villa; carefully and spaciously planned for the viewing of its superb
Museums Kagoshima City Museum of Art Peter Sidell In the center of Kagoshima on Japan's western Kyushu island, the City Museum of Art is home to a wide range of art, by both Japanese and internationally
Museums Lafcadio Hearn Museum, Matsue City Louise Waghorn He only lived in the city for a single year but in that time he amassed... The first part, 'The Chief City of the Province of the Gods' is
10 Temples & Shrines Heirinji Zen Temple, Niiza City Masato Kitamura I went to Heirinji Zen Temple during the last week of November and it turned out to be an excellent choice. The autumn colors were..
Museums Matsumoto City Museum of Art JJ Walsh Communication are the four "fundamental themes" of the Matsumoto City... painted the surrounding mountains you can see as a backdrop to Matsumoto city
Museums Yumeji Museum in Okayama City Kenji Chida I visited the museum in Okayama City dedicated to his life and work and... In fact his birthplace is preserved in Setouchi City.
Culture Yamashita Park in Yokohama City Yumi Imai As one of the best-known landmarks of Yokohama city, Yamashita Park attracts a lot of tourists as well as local citizens day and night.
Museums Daisen City Maharoba Noh Theatre Anonymous The city allows visitors to enter the theatre, take to the stage and explore... Finally, the city also permits groups to rent the stage for a day (at very
