9 Temples & Shrines Jokenji Temple & Kappabuchi Pool Chris Barnes Jokenji Temple is a beautiful example of Tono's rich culture and traditions. In the Kappabuchi Pool, visitors can learn more..
Museums The Kaiju Diet Armand Vaquer Japan's national capital building has a great history which has been enhanced by its appearance in several giant monster movies...
Museums The Museum of Imperial Collections Etsuko Yamada I believe the Imperial Palace is one of the most famous places in Japan. Yet, I wonder how many people know that the Imperial ..
Museums Kumamoto Castle's Micro-Lordship Takako Sakamoto Kumamoto Castle has introduced a new fund raising system called, "Micro Lordship System", and has been raising donations from ..
Museums Yokoo Tadanori Museum, Kobe Peter Sidell In Kobe in Japan's Hyogo prefecture, the Yokoo Tadanori Museum is displays works by this locally-born artist, whose painti..
Historical Baelz Memorial Hall, Kusatsu Peter Sidell In the hot-spring resort of Kusatsu in Japan's Gunma prefecture, Baelz Memorial Hall is a small but interesting museum abo..
7 Street & Urban Tokyo Tower at Night-time Manish Prabhune The Skytree may have replaced the Tokyo Tower as a transmissions tower, but it still continues to have its place in our hearts,..
Culture Tsukashin Summer Bon Odori 2025 Aug 1st - 2nd 2025 Past Event An easily accessible bon odori event held at a shopping complex in Hyogo Prefecture showcases the beauty of this traditional festival,..