12 Culture Witness a Japanese Wedding Photo Spot: Kanda Myojin... Larry Knipfing The land it occupies is some of the most expensive in Japan, but Kanda Myojin still somehow feels like a friendly neighborhood shrine,..
Culture The Sweet Soul of Wakayama Mandy Bartok A journey through the trails, guesthouses, temples and shrines of Mount Koya in Wakayama Prefecture. Our guide gives you the lowdown..
Culture Bamboo Harvesting in Mabi Town Judith Mikami I'd like to introduce you to the long history of bamboo harvesting. Done in the spring season and when you drive around Mabi..
7 Gardens & Parks Yumesakinami Park Tristan Scholze "Flowering" waves roll in from the sea onto land in new forms in this park under the historic Tsunoshima Lighthouse.
Museums Nakamura Koen in Nagoya Chris Glenn Nakamura Koen in Nagoya is the birthplace of the samurai warriors Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Kato Kiyomasa.
Culture 5 Iris Gardens in the Kanto Region Kim 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 Festivals Aoi Matsuri in Photos Bonson Lam The Aoi Matsuri is one of the oldest and most celebrated festivals in Japan. So much so, the word “Matsuri” originally referre..
7 Culture Village Vanguard Anonymous A pop culture shop in Fukuoka jam-packed with books, CDs and other merchandise.