Arts & Crafts Adachi Museum of Art and Yuushien Gardens Shauntoniqua Clayton gardens include those of Minamikan (traditional inn) in central Matsue, Kasui-en
Museums Tochigi's Mashiko Sankokan Museum Sandra Isaka If you start in the center of town facing the giant ceramic tanuki (raccoon-dog
Culture Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple Gary Luscombe sweets and in winter, a delicious zensai, hot soup made with sweet red azuki
Traditional Azuma Odori Carolyn Rawson In 1925, just a few blocks from the legendary Kabukiza Theater, the understated
Culture Family Fun in Tokyo’s Tama Region Featured shows, TACHIKAWA STAGE GARDEN, which hosts concerts, wrestling matches, kabuki
Culture Amami Village Gary Luscombe There are local legends that tell of mischievous fox and tanuki spirits
Culture A Guide to Sake in Niigata City Niaya Harper Nodoguro Aburi Don This high-grade fish is caught along the coast of the
Culture Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino 2026 Late Jan - Early Feb Alternatively, check out Yoshinoyama's culinary specialties: kaki no
