Museums Siebold Memorial Museum in Nagasaki Alena Eckelmann The most famous German in Japan is probably Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866), a national of Bavaria in present-day Germany
Culture Yamada Yoji Museum, Shibamata Sleiman Azizi Part of the Tora-san Museum complex in Shibamata, the Yamada Yoji Museum is a tribute to the career of the famous director.
Culture Mount Saw Tooth, Chiba Prefecture Rey Waters Mt. Saw Tooth, Chiba Prefecture: Day trip from the city for strenuous exercise, a history lesson, and some great view points for..
Culture Koganei City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Koganei City is the geographical centre of Tokyo. It features many natural spaces, including Kajino Park, Koganei Park, the Nature..
Culture Lacquer Painting in Yamaguchi City Linda Cordes Visitors to Yamaguchi can experience the traditional art of ouchi-nuri by painting a pair of chopsticks with lacquer.
10 Historical Shogi in Tendo City Hannah Warren The streets of Tendo are littered with shogi references to remind us that it is the biggest producer of shogi pieces in Japan.
Temples & Shrines Temple of Aikido Arlene Bastion Kōzan-ji Temple is beautiful in its quiet peace, a fitting resting place for the founder of Aikido, the gentle art of self def..
11 Culture Joshun-ji and Myosen-ji Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Joshun-ji and Myosen-ji are neighbouring Buddhist temples, home to impressive carvings..