Culture Another Look at Aizu-Wakamatsu Rey Waters A visit to Aizu-Wakamatsu,the Samurai City. Enjoy Tsurugajo Castle, Rinkaku Tea Ceremony Room, Oyakuen Garden, and Sazaedo, a one..
Culture Place M in Shinjuku Joe Robinson Place M is a small gallery but the quality is head and shoulders above the quantity. The exhibition I saw was work by the internationally..
11 Festivals Gion Matsuri in Photos: Part 1 Hugo Kempeneer Yamaboko Junko: A Pictorial Overview of Gion Matsuri in Kyoto! Part 1.
Festivals Takasaki Park Hollie Mantle A stunning park in the center of Takasaki city, and the number one place for a hanami party.
Culture A Complete Guide to Naoshima Peter Sidell In Japan's inland sea, Naoshima is a small island that's home to striking modern art museums, designed to blend in with..
Anime & Manga Explore Nakano Broadway Peter Sidell Nakano Broadway in Tokyo boasts scores of "otaku" stores all under one roof, selling manga and anime, dolls, toys, costumes, electronics..
6 Street & Urban Night Walk at Ueno Senén Germade JR Ueno station is a good meeting point. If you take the south exit you can reach Ameyoko within a walking distance. Ameyoko is..
6 Historical Karatsu Castle Mandy Bartok Karatsu Castle sits at the edge of Karatsu city with sweeping views over the Genkai Sea.