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 Saidouji Temple Kim Bergström For travelers enchanted by the iconic "stacked torii" effect of destinations like Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine but seeking a..
Museums The Okazaki District of Kyoto Featured In the Okazaki area of Kyoto, you will find all you need to learn about Japan's life and style.
Historical Mitsumine Shrine in Chichibu Todd Wojnowski The Mitsumine Shrine on Mt. Mitsumine is incredibly beautiful, has breathtaking views, and has easy access to many outdoors activities..
Historical Eifuku-ji Temple Anonymous Eifuku-ji is Temple No. 57 of the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. A small temple, it stands in a forest of bamboo with attractive..
Historical The Birthplace of Maneki Neko Emily Ikegami The little white cat that beckons you with its paw is known across Japan, and its humble origin is found right here in Tokyo.
Culture Meeting with the Legend Jeanne Austry Do you want to learn more about ninjas ? Iga Ueno is the place to go ! An historical center of ninja clans, you can nowadays discover..
Culture Noto’s Kiriko Festivals Alena Eckelmann The Noto Peninsula is famous for its Kiriko Festivals. Kiriko are large lanterns that are carried around during summer festivals..