Museums Lee Ufan Museum, Naoshima Peter Sidell On the 'art island' of Naoshima in Japan's Kagawa prefecture, the Lee Ufan Museum showcases this Korean artist, whose simple yet striking works
Anime & Manga Kotobukiya Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu Explore Kotobukiya in Tokyo's Akihabara district, the flagship store of the famous toy and figure-maker, Kotobukiya.
12 Gardens & Parks Suizen-ji Joju-en Eitetsu Terakado A beautiful Japanese garden in Kumamoto City with tons of green nature and animals of various kinds.
7 Temples & Shrines Dainichiji - Ichinomiya C. Rio Temple thirteen in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as The Temple of the Great Sun.
Culture Yokohama’s SOGO Department Store Tomoko Kamishima In Yokohama, the best place to get a variety of tasty foods is at SOGO department store’s huge basement (B2 level) food market.
17 Culture Yokohama Port Festival Fireworks (2013) Sher Ying Wee Catch one of the earliest fireworks show in Minato Mirai at Yokohama Port Festival.
13 Temples & Shrines Tenryu-ji Temple and Neighborhood Larry Knipfing Visit in autumn and enjoy the beautiful fall foliage.... Go there in spring to partake of Japan's glorious cherry blossoms.
Culture Onomichi’s 'Cat Alley' Meredith Lescoe The temple walk of Onomichi in Hiroshima holds more than the obvious. See what a talented artist did to revive a small section of town.