Museums The Ken Domon Museum of Photography Alena Eckelmann Domon was one of Japan's best known photographers for 'news photography' His entire collection comprises 70,000 images, only a selection is on display at any
Culture Kumano Hongu Heritage Center Virginia Gonzalez The Kumano Hongu Heritage Center is an information center about the Kumano pilgrimage routes.
Historical Shiogama Shrine Justin Velgus Shiogama shrine is located in Shiogama, a seaside town most famous for the shrine itself, its great view, and its proximity to Matsushima.
Culture Exploring Echigo Tsumari Art Field Rufus Starbuck Echigo Tsumari Art Field is a massive exhibition with lofty ideals of reconnecting art and nature.
Culture Bunkyo Ajisai Festival Takane Shoji Every year in June, following a season of rain, a beautiful hydrangea blossoms, and in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, there is a festival that celebrates the blossoming
Museums Mikasa Park Water Show, Yokosuka Jessica A Paje Tucked beyond the preserved Memorial Ship Mikasa are beautiful man-made water streams, fountains and a waterfall at Mikasa Park in Yokosuka.
Museums 007 Museum, Naoshima Peter Sidell Japan's 'art island' of Naoshima, the 007 Museum is a roomful of fun James Bond memorabilia, including a story set partly on the island, and
Historical Ebisu-jinja Shrine in Hiroshima Paul Walsh And what's not to love about his smiling face and jolly demeanor?... The fishing pole and large sea bream with which he is usually depicted