14 Culture Tono Furusato Village in Autumn Alena Eckelmann To learn more about the culture and tradition in the Tono area of Iwate Prefecture, a visit to the Tono Furosato Village is highly recommended.
Culture Top 10 Destinations in Tottori Niaya Harper A top 10 list of the best places to visit in Tottori Prefecture, from sand dunes and temples to historic anime towns!
12 Culture Chosho-ji Temple in Kamakura Peter Sidell In Japan's ancient capital of Kamakura in Kanagawa prefecture, Chosho-ji is a venerable Buddhist temple, home to some impressive, striking statues.
8 Culture Kasamori Inari Shrine in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Kasamori Inari is a small but interesting shinto shrine.
12 Culture Fukashi-jinja Shrine in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Fukashi-jinja is a lively Shinto shrine, with bright colours and some interesting features.
Culture Timber Woodcraft in Shogawa, Toyama Alena Eckelmann Shogawa is the name of a river that has its source in the mountains of... the Takayama area in Gifu Prefecture.
9 Culture Eishou-ji Temple in Uguisudani Peter Sidell In the Uguisudani district of Tokyo, Eishou-ji is a quiet, restful Buddhist temple, with some interesting features and beautiful wooden carvings.