Culture Nihonbashi Bridge Sleiman Azizi Nihonbashi Bridge has been the centre of Tokyo's history for centuries. Now a stone bridge almost hidden beneath a modern expressway,..
16 Historical Fukui Castle in Spring Takako Sakamoto Beautiful cherry blossoms decorating Fukui Castle Ruins in spring. If you are lucky, you can view them with snow-capped mountains..
Culture Tachikawa City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Tachikawa City is home to some curious features within its temples and shrines. These include Ryusenji Temple, Shoraku-in Temple,..
12 Historical Nasu Yumoto's 1000 Jizo Statues Larry Knipfing Like other jizo statues: sadness and beauty combined
11 Historical Kamigoto 4: Ryoma Memorial Park Takako Sakamoto Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Park on Kamigoto Island, Nagasaki: In 1866, the 'Wild Wave', the ship owned by Kameyama-Shachu,..
Culture Shinjuku City Ward - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi One of Tokyo's major districts, Shinjuku City Ward is home to an amazing array of museums and galleries. These include the Fire..
Historical Bitchu Kokubunji and Pagoda Judith Mikami Bitchu Kokubunji is located in Soja City and is recorded as the last five-story pagoda to be built in Japan. Surrounded by beautiful..
Culture Shizuoka: A Journey to Tea Town Elle Harris Exploring Shizuoka's tea plantations. A ride in the custom tea taxi, a special tea program, and a chance to experience real..