Festivals Kurokawa Noh Performance Alena Eckelmann Kurokawa Noh: 500 years of tradition and excellence of Japan's traditional theatrical performance set in a small village in Yamagata Prefecture
Gardens & Parks Hanami Hotspots on the Keihan Line Ash The Keihan Line, one of the private train lines linking Kyoto and Osaka, features many of Kansai's most famous cherry blossom attractions, as well as some
7 Historical Akita Jizouden Site Janessa Landry They are a living part of history and taken care of by the local community.
15 Museums Inside a Sake Brewery in Saijo Chantelle Silva Take a look inside one of Saijo's most successful sake breweries and get an idea of what goes on behind the scenes.
Culture Zama's Hidden Gem - Yatoyama Park Carrie Jacobs If what your after is bird songs, blossoms and mountain views then spend a day in Zama Yatoyama Park (an ecology reserve).
15 Gardens & Parks Kyoto Kibune Riverside Walk Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Kibune Riverside Walk: Enjoy the cool air and the healing power of the forest. This is also a popular Power Spot.
14 Gardens & Parks Shimin no Mori & Flower Park Anonymous The people’s forest and flower park in Imabari is something of a throwback to the 1980s.
Historical Kurama Temple Alena Eckelmann Kurama Temple, a tale of mountain goblins, samurai and a Reiki Master