6 Historical Tetsujin 28 Statue, Kobe Peter Lin Tetsujin 28, the giant robot in Kobe symbolizes the rebirth of the city of Kobe after the Hanshin Earthquake in 1995 and shall protect the city from
Historical Exploring Yamagata the Basho Way Alena Eckelmann Located 300 km north of Tokyo, it still seems as remote to city dwellers... Nowadays you just hop on to a train from Yamagata City which will take
Culture Mano Town, Sado Island Jonathan Perry A mere hour away from Niigata City by plane, and two hours by ferry, it... recommendation that you leave room in your schedule for the splendidly named Mano City
Historical Bokushi Street in Shiozawa Manish Prabhune If you want to time travel to the Edo period and experience its architectural beauty, Shiozawa in Niigata should be on your radar.
9 Temples & Shrines Suwa Shrine in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck towering above you - one line heads to Gala Yuzawa and the other up to Niigata
7 Culture Fukuoka Tower Night Views Elizabeth Wormald The best view in Fukuoka is from the observatory at the top of Fukuoka Tower—see the city in it's neon glory
