Culture 5 Iris Gardens in the Kanto Region Kim Bergström Often seen as a sign of faith and hope, iris flowers grow in abundance across many parts of Japan in late spring and early summer...
7 Culture Hotel Gajoen Tokyo Lynda Hogan Hotel Gajoen is a one stop shop for culture, art, food and the hospitality that Japan is famed for. The hotel is like a rich visual..
Culture Starry Sky Film Festival 2026 Early - Mid Aug The Starry Sky Film Festival has become one of Nagano Prefecture's most-loved summer traditions, and it's held in the beautiful..
Historical Sogenji Temple Kenji Chida Sogenji Temple is located just 35 minutes from downtown Okayama City. Welcomes foreigners from around the world seeking to learn..
6 Museums Miho Museum Hoyee Tse I.M. Pei - world renowned architect designed Miho Museum as one of his masterpiece. The architecture of this museum itself is a..
Culture Northern Chiba Prefecture Shrines Elizabeth S The northern part of Chiba Prefecture, formerly the Higashi Katsushika district, preserves fascinating local and historical shrines...
Historical Miyazu Catholic Church Robert Van Egghen Miyazu Catholic Church is the oldest church in Japan, with a fascinating clash of Japanese and Western styles and culture
Historical Shitennoji Temple Aries Lucea A trip to the Shitennoji temple brings you back to the roots of the country's religion.