Museums Kagoshima City Museum of Art Peter Sidell In the center of Kagoshima on Japan's western Kyushu island, the City Museum of Art is home to a wide range of art, by both..
6 Temples & Shrines Daijo Temple in Futtsu Maren Pauli See a pyramid made from stone Buddhas at Daijo Temple in Futtsu.
Culture Chuo City Ward - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Chuo City Ward is home to an energetic contemporary art gallery scene as well as many museums. These include the Ginza Graphic Gallery,..
7 Culture Touring Japan's National Civic Center Michael B Interested in politics and government? The walking tour of Japan's national civic center offers a great half-day activity.
12 Temples & Shrines Kiyomizudera: International Hangout Larry Knipfing Kiyomizudera, Kyoto: What a surprise and pleasure. Many of the visitors that day (in late December) were not Japanese, and they..
Historical Hodosan Jinja (Mt. Hodo Shrine) Featured Hodosan Jinja in Nagatoro, Saitama - providing spiritual solace for 2000 years, with a dash of color thrown in
Culture Daidogei World Cup Niek Ceylan Held every year in Shizuoka in central Japan, the Daidogei World Cup is a fun, energetic festival of street performance.
10 Culture Kojoji Peter Sidell Near Shimizu station in the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Kojoji is one of a cluster of four Buddhist temples, with a restful..