Museums The Story of Tojin Okichi Yoshiko Toyama On the Izu Peninsula down the coast from Tokyo, Shimoda is the setting of the tragic story of geisha Tojin Okichi and American Consul Townsend Harris
Culture Fill Up at Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum Aleisha Riboldi Unfortunately, it’s only written in Japanese.... The world is better with ramen in our bellies.
Historical Okazaki-jinja and Konkaikomyo-ji Featured Kyoto, filled with shrines and temples, is the city to learn about ancient architecture.
Museums Nijo Castle: Former Imperial Residence Katrina Webber Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa shogunate
Historical Kurama Temple Alena Eckelmann The train from Kyoto slowly winds its way uphill, on the way providing... visitors with some pretty views of the Kyoto countryside.
Culture Roujiya Cooking and Culture Class Bonson Lam Learn about Japanese culture and cuisine in this Japanese sushi making class at a merchants house near Nijo Castle in Kyoto
Museums Hikone Castle Bryan Baier One of the 12 remaining pre Edo-era castles in Japan just outside of Kyoto
12 Temples & Shrines Hongu Town Virginia Gonzalez Hongu is a city in Wakayama Prefecture that is famous for its World Heritage Sites: the Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine and the Kumano River.