10 Historical Fountainhead of Nikko Yumoto Onsen Tomoko Kamishima Under the Protection of Onsen-ji Temple for 1200 years
Culture Getting to Know Japan's Oldest Zoo: Ueno Zoo Christopher Harley When you want to go to a zoo in the Tokyo area, your best option is Ueno Zoo.
10 Museums Japan Ski Museum in Nozawa Onsen Rufus Starbuck The Japan Ski Museum in Nozawa Onsen is an impressive collection of ski memorabilia tracing the development of the sport through the ages.
Historical Uchiko-za Ingrid Lezar Enter Uchiko-za, the historical kabuki theatre in Uchiko, and you immediately feel that sense of anticipation as before a show.
Historical Paths Less Traveled – Ryūō-zan Matthew Eynon The summit of Mt. Ryūō is difficult to reach, but well worth the hike. It is often billed as a Health Trail.
10 Festivals Okinawa Zoo Christmas Fantasy 2013 Naomi Flemming The Okinawa Zoo shines during the annual Christmas-themed festival in Okinawa City
Historical Kanamaru-za Theater Tony Mariani Kotohira is home to the oldest operating Kabuki theater in Japan, the Kanamaru-za. It's fascinating to visit even when there isn't a show on.