Culture Re-building Kofu Castle Cathy Cawood Although Kofu Castle was a ruin, authentic replicas of one of the towers and one of the gates have been built by referring to 16th..
Historical Sakura-no-baba Josaien Mandy Bartok Learn about the origins of Kumamoto's castle town at Sakuranobaba Josaien, an Edo-themed complex full of displays, restaurants..
Culture Awashima Jinja Shrine Erika Arceo Awashima Jinja Shrine: Home for mysterious “memorial dolls”
11 Culture Fox Temple of Akasaka in June Larry Knipfing Foxes: Toyokawa Inari Temple near Akasakamitsuke (Ginza & Marunouchi Subway) is a truly fascinating place to visit. I can't..
Museums Koganei Koen Helen Langford Sports, history, barbecues... A fun day out at Koganei Koen for the whole family.
Culture The D.T. Suzuki Museum Gaurav Raja Dahal The D.T. Suzuki Museum in Kanazawa City commemorates the life and works of philosopher, Suzuki Daisetz Teitaro.
Culture Tatami 101 Sherilyn Siy If you are living in an old Japanese house and wish to change the tatami mats, you might find our experience helpful. Here is what..
9 Historical Sasayama Castle Benjamin Stock A few nice shots of the remains of a peaceful, rural castle in Sasayama, Hyogo.