9 Culture Become Charmed by Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple Nicole Bauer forest with giant cedar trees, not so many people know about it—not even Japanese
11 Festivals Matsushima Bay in the Spring James Rodrigues so rich with symbolism it would make even the most daring of classical Japanese
15 Museums Yamagata Prefecture Local Museum Febry Fawzi Besides the scenic traditional Japanese buildings, you can also find a
16 Arts & Crafts Kokujiyaki Sarashanti Pottery is a daily part of the lives of many Japanese people since its
12 Entertainment The birthplace of Kabuki Susan Tumanon The 20 minute tour costs 1000 yen and is only explained in Japanese.
8 Temples & Shrines Tokei-ji, the Divorce Temple Brian Wood-Koiwa are there in the summer, Tokei-ji is a welcome retreat from the harsh Japanese
Museums Miraikan's Planetarium Camille Dufour-Blain movie Gagarin about the first man to ever go to space will be shown in Japanese... The movie is shown in its Russian original version with Japanese subtitles
8 Entertainment Harajuku Style Chris Barnes If you want to experience Japanese teenage culture at its most extreme,
