9 Culture Hibiya Park in Central Tokyo Perri Silverstein Lush greenery, koi fish, colorful flowers and many stray cats are found in this expansive park.
Culture Wild Horses of Cape Shiriya Rebecca Daum You can pet horses, see breath-taking scenery, and enjoy a historic lighthouse.
Culture The Amazing "Purikura" Machines Haruka Saijo Usually seen in arcades, purikura machines are photo booths where you can make photo stickers with your own doodles and other cool functions
12 Museums Aomori A-Factory Peter Sidell On the waterfront in Japan's Aomori City, A-Factory showcases locally produced food and drinks, with stands selling apple cider, juices, seafood, cakes
20 Historical Visit Yoshinogari Historical Park Senén Germade Experience ancient Japan at the renown Yoshinogari Historical Park in Saga with structures and artifacts from the Yayoi period (400 BC to 300 AD).
6 Temples & Shrines Tetori Tenman Shrine Mandy Bartok away in the backstreets of Kumamoto, just steps from the Nikko Hotel and... Suidocho tram stop, the Tetori Tenman Shrine is a haven of tranquility in an
10 Arts & Crafts Hakone Narukawa Art Museum Tomoko Kamishima The observatory lounge of the Hakokne Narukawa Art Museum has a breathtaking view of the best combination of Ashino-ko Lake and Mt.
15 Temples & Shrines Kyoto Taizo-in Temple Tomoko Kamishima Taizo-in Temple, an 8-minute-walk from JR Hanazono Station (10 minutes... A great swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645), once stayed here and practiced