8 Street & Urban Winter Tranquility in Otaru Chris Barnes seafood is not your thing, there are no shortages of sweet shops and cafes
12 Museums Homma Museum Hannah Warren A large Japanese house and garden in Sakata, with a museum of local art attached.
Festivals Goyōzan Matchlock Rifle Brigade Jonathan Grogan In this way, senior members of the local community that studied the art... of making hinawa fuses in their youth and an old school of martial arts
Museums The Fairytales of Kenji Miyazawa Hannah Bambra Kenji Miyazawa's stories of shape-shifting animals, cheeky cats and Shinto-inspired woodland spirits also influence.
15 Gardens & Parks Odo Park Elizabeth Wormald It’s combination of a subtle sea breeze, dozens of crabs and even a hidden
Historical A Visit to Horyuji Su Stori A visit to Horyuji Temple, Nara: Art, history, nature and lovely food around Japan.
Museums Kubota Itchiku Museum Varsha Vaswati A museum built by the artist Kubota Itchiku himself, showcasing his handmade Kimonos with the traditional art of Tsujigahana
18 Culture Autumn Colors at Yamashita Park Steve Morton long boulevards, picturesque seafront, and plentiful choice of nearby cafes