Museums Naoshima: The Art Island Clifford Bernstein Naoshima, in Japan's Inland Sea, anchors an ambitious work by leading artists and architects from around the world to stimulate and revive an ancient community
Historical Jindaiji Temple, Chofu City Andrew Ng In the leafy environs of Jindaiji temple, it's possible to imagine you are stepping back in time and walking in the footsteps of the Uesugi samurai or
Museums Hojo Hometown Pavilion Anonymous The Hojo Hometown Pavilion, home of the Kazahaya Traditional Arts Festival, has an interesting archaeological museum and a very average art gallery.
Museums Shitamachi Museum Abi Barber formed glimpse of everyday life in Edo, the name for Tokyo until the end... Also on this floor are an original rickshaw, hand-drawn cart, well and
Culture Suntory Kyoto Brewery Stacy Kurokawa Even if you don't understand Japanese, touring and tasting will give you a good sense of what Suntory is all about.
Historical Makabe's Hina Doll Festival Elysse Hurtado Especially during the highly-valued local Hina Festival, homes and hearths are opened to the public and the town lights up with the glow of generosity
Culture Karuizawa Shaw Memorial Chapel Tomoko Kamishima And what was more…no mosquitoes!... Shaw was born and raised in Canada and took holy orders.