15 Gardens & Parks Tobaru Park's Big Slide in Chatan Michael Flemming The park in the Tobaru neighborhood of Chatan Town, Okinawa is best known for its big slide
17 Culture Fish in Japan Elena Lisina Fish is not only a ‘food’ for Japanese people, but also a source of inspiration and something to be admired from an aesthetic ..
Culture Tatsushige no Kai: An Annual Experience of Noh 2026 Mid May - Mid Mar Once or twice a year, the Kongo school of Noh performs Tatsushige no Kai, a show performed my renowned Noh actor Udaka Tatsushige...
Culture Nunoike Cathedral Chris Glenn Nunoike is Nagoya and Central Japan's largest Catholic Cathedral, with a Gothic Revivalist architectural style and 50m belfries..
Museums The Story of Tojin Okichi Yoshiko Toyama On the Izu Peninsula down the coast from Tokyo, Shimoda is the setting of the tragic story of geisha Tojin Okichi and American..
Culture Gujo Hachiman Castle Yuka Takada Perched on a mountain overlooking Gujo City, Gujo-Hachiman Castle has been called the most beautiful mountain castle in Japan
Culture Shitaya Jinja Maren Pauli At Shitaya Shrine in Tokyo you will not only find a lot of information on Shinto, but also a goose that comments on your prayers...
Historical Kiyamachi Dori, Kyoto Hugo Kempeneer Kiyamachi Dori: One of Kyoto’s favorite Cherry blossom spots! With a bit of patience you can spot some Maiko strolling along i..