Festivals Traditional Korean Mounted Archery Evangeline Neo Traditional Korean Mounted Archery held annually in Koma to celebrate 1,300 years of history with ancient Korea.
11 Gardens & Parks Kamakura Kencho-ji's Hanzobo Tomoko Kamishima An avatar God protecting Kencho-ji Temple is called Hanzobo. People believe Hanzobo has protective powers against fire, and the..
13 Culture Culture Day Parade in Hikone Jemma King My first impression of Hikone was quiet and tranquil town with narrow windy streets and tiny cars. Then I stumbled across the towns..
Museums Daisen City Maharoba Noh Theatre Anonymous Noh, or Nohgaku (能楽) is one of the cultural treasures of medieval Japan. A form of theatre largely devised by the Father/Son..
10 Temples & Shrines Yushima Tenjin Takane Shoji Built in commemoration of Sugawara no Michizane, a figure regarded as the god of scholarship, the Yushima Shrine is one of Tok..
Street & Urban At the Base of Tokyo Tower Tomoko Kamishima Completed in 1958, Tokyo Tower stands firm as an iconic image of Japan that is known worldwide.
15 Gardens & Parks Peony Garden in Machida Cathy Cawood Peony Garden with 2000 peony plants, and Farming Museum in Machida.
11 Festivals Ishibashi Cultural Center Hanami Marcella Dita Armilla Ishibashi Cultural Center is the perfect place to discover art and the beauty of the hanami in Kurume.
