Museums Shikido Museum Anonymous Masaoka Shiki is a Matsuyama hero, revered as the genius behind the revival of haiku and the establishment of its modern form.
Culture Yanesen Cultural Classes Hannah Morse The Yanesen Language and Culture School offers patrons a different, more intimate look at Japan
Historical Kanamaru-za Theater Tony Mariani The theater was built in 1835 and was quite popular during the middle of... Lighting is controlled by shades and blinds as well.
Culture Peace Pagoda Paul Walsh Mountaintop shrine to world peace with great views over the city of Hiroshima and out to the islands of the Inland Sea.
Culture The Stone Garden at Ryoanji Kyoto Bonson Lam There is a moment in a journey, when you stop and then something heart-achingly... couple in kimonos in front of a shrine garden, their gorgeous fabric and
10 Historical Matsuyama Castle in Photos Virginia Gonzalez From its tower, visitors can enjoy an bird's eye view of Matsuyama and the Seto Inland Sea.
7 Street & Urban Kobe Chinatown Streets by Night Manish Prabhune Sodium lamps on silent streets of Motomachi Chinatown in Kobe create an intriguing oriental feel in the semi darkness.
Historical Hiking Mount Takao to Lake Sagami Steve Morton Experience a new and more interesting side to Tokyo’s favorite mountain as this hike takes you all the way to the top and far beyond.