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
12 Gardens & Parks Hokokuji Bamboo Garden in Kamakura Jessica A Paje Hokokuji Temple in Kamakura is not only a great alternative to the iconic Sagano Bamboo Grove in Kyoto, it's a perfect escape for peace and
8 Culture A Sundown Stroll in Tenjin Anonymous The balance between concrete and nature in this part of the city is on... There are beautiful parks and viewing points onto the river, as well as
Historical Fukuzen-ji & Taichoro Pavilion Paul Walsh "The most beautiful scenic view in all of Japan" is how 18th century Korean envoys described the view from Fukuzen-ji Temple and it is largely unchanged
7 Festivals Chinese New Year In Chinatown Dave Collymore Go and experience Chinese the new year celebrations in Yokohama Chinatown!
Culture Shinbashi Koichi Festival 2024 Late Jul Shinbashi Koichi Festival in Tokyo, an annual summer party with delicious food, drinks, drumming and dancing. Not to mention a Yukata Beauty contest.
Culture Hongu Taisha Spring Festival 2025 Apr 13th - Apr 15th Festivals to honor the Kumano Deities and the tradition of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage are an inherent part of the annual calendar in Kumano, Wakayama Prefecture
6 Historical Tomioka Silk Mill Masato Kitamura Tomioka Silk Mill is Japan's first silk reeling factory and it symbolizes Japan's industrialization from the 19th century.