9 Temples & Shrines Oya Temple, Near Utsunomiya Megan Page Standing in the shadows of Buddha at Oya Temple, just outside Utsunomiya city, Tochigi prefecture.
Museums Irifuneyama Memorial Museum, Kure Ciara Long An historic collection of buildings and residences in Kure City relating to Kure's naval history.
Culture Green Spaces in Kobe Alena Eckelmann Whether it is city parks or mountaintop gardens, Kobe is full of beautiful green spaces.
Historical Take A Calming Valley Walk in Tokyo Francesco Agresti Enter a parallel universe by exploring the only valley within the city limits of Tokyo.
Gardens & Parks Exploring Sapporo's Iconic Landmark Chantelle Silva Take a trip up the Sapporo TV Tower for a beautiful view of this magical city.
Museums Discover Japan's Only Amber Museum Sarashanti Musem that tells the story of amber and amber mining in Kuji City, North Iwate Prefecture.
Arts & Crafts Echizen Traditional Tansu Craft Jerome Lee Echizen city in Fukui Prefecture is well-known in Japan for their tansu, and antique tansu are worth a fortune.