Culture The Miracle Planet Museum of Plants Maryem Samet I am so excited to tell you about my visit to Kiseki No Hoshi greenhouse, the Miracle Planet Museum of Awaji Island in Japan. You..
Culture The Sweet Soul of Wakayama Mandy Bartok A journey through the trails, guesthouses, temples and shrines of Mount Koya in Wakayama Prefecture. Our guide gives you the lowdown..
Culture Hirado Castle Mandy Bartok Hirado castle, a modern reconstruction with 300 year old gates, stands on a hill high above the port of Hirado, where old European..
Museums Being a Ninja in Togakushi Kenny King Hin Choi It's not easy to be a ninja, but here in Togakushi you can learn about their stories and try to be one.
10 Gardens & Parks Shinjuku Gyoen - Cherry Blossoms Susan Tumanon Another popular cherry blossom spot is the Shinjuku Gyoen. The park grounds are spacious and Japanese garden landscapes are beautiful...
14 Culture The Japanese Garden Elena Lisina To enjoy the Japanese garden, one needs to understand its essence and traditions. In a garden, monks create a miniature image of..
6 Historical Tomioka Silk Mill Masato Kitamura Tomioka Silk Mill is Japan's first silk reeling factory and it symbolizes Japan's industrialization from the 19th century...
7 Culture Ricoh Photo Gallery in Ginza Manish Prabhune For all photography enthusiasts there is a place in Ginza which you should not miss, the Ricoh Photo Gallery in Ginza 4-chome, a..