Culture Kashima Gatalympics 2024 Early Jun , but on the mudflats at the edge of the city, and so the Gatalympics was... Often called the craziest sporting event in all of Japan, at around the end
Gardens & Parks Makino Botanical Gardens Nate Hill Tomitaro Makino, who was born and raised in Kochi.... 3,000 species of plants that form a green oasis above the city, bay, and
Museums Eco Edo Art Aquarium Todd Wojnowski The Eco Edo Art Aquarium is a modern exhibit that combined traditional Japanese themes with thousands of live goldfish, avante-garde fish tanks, and a
Historical The Last Samurai Takako Sakamoto couldn't treat Saigo as an out-and-out traitor.... Many samurai lost their jobs in both Satsuma and Choshu, and some of them
Culture Hiroshima's Sankeien Garden Paul Walsh Beautifully landscaped Japanese garden right next to Hiroshima Airport , well worth an hour of your time if you are in the area.
Culture Lotus Ponds at Hachimangu Shrine Larry Knipfing I lived in Kamakura for almost 15 years and made an effort to go there... It’s quiet and tranquil, and the air is fresh.
Museums Irifuneyama Memorial Museum, Kure Ciara Long An historic collection of buildings and residences in Kure City relating to Kure's naval history.
Culture Island Hunting in Hinase Kenji Chida I always wanted to own land on an island. I finally got my chance in Hinase.