10 Historical The Beauty of Nijo-jo Castle - 1 Larry Knipfing Started in 1601, and completed 25 years later, this beautiful monument... The grounds and garden are wide and spacious; a great complement to the
14 Temples & Shrines Fukui's Beautiful Eihei-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Founded in 1244 by Zen Master Dogen Zenji, Eihei-ji includes over 70 buildings, and is a training center for young monks.
Festivals Early Cherry Blossoms in Kanagawa Tomoko Kamishima 1000 Kawazu-zakura cherry trees near Miura-kaigan Station begin to bloom in late January to early February and last for a month.
Culture Kiuchi Brewery: The Home of Hitachino Nest Tom Roseveare They now even produce shochu and wine.... you'll be able to experience the birthplace of this unique beer, and
Culture Exploring Himeji Castle Ben Humphreys Himeji-jo is comprised of 83 buildings and has a highly developed system... The best thing about Himeji-jo is that it really looks, feels and smells
11 Festivals British Fair in Umeda John Carter I wanted to see what Japan’s view of Britain was and it was actually very enjoyable.
6 Museums Wonder Museum Michael Flemming The Okinawa Zoo is a wide open nature park of multiple fun zones including its three story Wonder Museum full of pint size exhibits and play opportunities