Culture Amami Village Gary Luscombe An abundance of nature and history among the mountains where Osaka, Wakayama and Nara Prefectures meet.
Culture Inashimo-Jinja Shrine in Matsuzaki Peter Sidell far from Tokyo in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Inashimo-jinja is a shinto shrine with a population of interesting, oddball sculptures in the grounds, and
Culture Takeo Jinja Guillaume Doré Located near the city library, Takeo jinja is a quiet shrine known for it’s old camphor tree and married couple cypress.
16 Culture The Warehouses of Kawaramachi Justin Velgus Combined with independent cafes, mom-and-pop shops, and the beautiful Hirose River, the area becomes ideal for a stroll.
Culture Usuki Calling Scott Brause Usuki is an old castle town about an hour's train ride south of Oita... alleys and streets are old shops filled with curios and antiques.
Culture Conquering Yamadera in Winter Brian Takahashi Climb to the top and view the entire valley below. Get detailed direction to the location for those traveling by train and those by car.
Culture Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival 2024 Mid Nov Neputa Festival is held in Aomori Prefecture during summer each year, and... country's best-known lantern events – it has even been designated as an
Culture Tsuchizawa Station's Nearby Shrines Bridget Ye All within easy walking distance from the train station, these shrines are hidden gems that require some searching and wandering about residential districts