Culture Kurume’s Shrines By the River Arlene Bastion Bairinji and Suitengu by the Chikugo River, are part of Kurume's already beautiful environment and quiet beauty, a magnet in..
Culture Visiting Ushiku Daibutsu Peter Sidell An hour north-east of Tokyo, the Ushiku Daibutsu is a towering statue of the Amida Buddha. A full hundred and twenty meters tall,..
Culture Asahi Brewery in Nagoya Noam Lhote Asahi Brewery facility in Nagoya, a free tour that you shouldn't miss if you want to learn more about one of the biggest Japanese..
Historical Atago Shrine Tony Mariani Atago shrine, a shrine to the god of fire protecting Fukuoka City
9 Culture Maizuru Port Toretore Fish Markets Bonson Lam Chat with the friendly folk at the market stalls and see, touch and feel some of the freshest crabs from Hokkaido, as well as ..
8 Culture Glover Garden, Nagasaki Lily Clover Garden in Nagasaki City, is home to the former Clover Residence. Considered to be Japan's oldest example of western architecture,..
Culture 77Bank Currency and Banking Museum Justin Velgus Located on the 4th floor inside an actual vault, guarded by security guards and cameras, is the 77Bank Currency and Banking Museum...
Historical Zenkoji Gokaicho Robert Grey Zenkoji Gokaicho, a once in seven years event that draws crowds of people to the city.