11 Temples & Shrines Kamakura’s Goryo-jinja Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Goryo-jinja Shrine is one of Kamakura’s most noted places for Ajisai flowers (hydrangea). Behind the main hall, there is a pat..
Anime & Manga Arcade Addiction Komal Khiani Your guide to Japanese arcade games, full of online video games, music games, pachinko slots and happy prizes.
Culture Getting to Know Japan's Oldest Zoo: Ueno Zoo Christopher Harley When you want to go to a zoo in the Tokyo area, your best option is Ueno Zoo. Located in Ueno Park quite close to the station, it..
Museums Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art Peter Sidell Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art in central Japan is home to a diverse collection of art, including a dedicated Rodin wing, in..
14 Traditional The Charms of Asakusa Faye Close Asakusa attracts many tourists and worshippers to its historic buildings and temples every year.
Historical Jurinji Temple in Oharano Yuko Kobayashi Jurinji Temple is a favorite of the Imperial Family, being a temple to pray for childbirth as well being a retreat for Heian p..
Museums Sawada Seiko Memorial Museum Peter Sidell In the resort town of Atami in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the Sawada Seiko Memorial Museum is full of delightful paintings..
Arts & Crafts Creative Tattoos at Tokyo's Shiryudoh Featured Shiryudoh's talented tattoo artists mix various styles and cultures in their creative designs.