Culture Senko-ji Temple in Awaji-shima Nessim Cohen Senko-ji Temple on Awaji-shima is the second highest summit of the island and definitely a beautiful pilgrimage.
Culture Itoigawa Anglerfish Festival 2027 Mid Mar The Itoigawa region of Niigata is one of the prefecture's best spots for anglerfish, and the multi-venue Itoigawa Anglerfi..
Historical Making Waves In Isumi City Featured Although many people know about “The Great Wave,” few know that the work is thought to have been inspired by a lesser-known ar..
Museums Takaoka Kojo Park in Winter Jonathan Perry How to spend half a day or more in Kojo Park, Takaoka
Historical Kumano Shrine, Jiyugaoka Sam Hardwick Kumano Shrine is hidden down the backstreets of Jiyugaoka. It's over 800 years old and features a lovely walk through Japa..
12 Street & Urban Daikanyama at night Valerie Kor Have a slow, romantic evening at the suburban area of Daikanyama. Within 1 km of Shibuya, it's filled with quaint little b..
Religion Makomanai Takino Cemetery in Sapporo Michelle Ishiki In Sapporo, but far from downtown, you'll find Makomanai Takino Cemetery. This atypical cemetery has an eye-catching collection..
Culture National Museum of Nature and Science 5 (1Review) The National Museum of Nature and Science is in the northeast corner of Ueno Park in Tokyo. Opened in 1871, it has had several names, including Ministry..