12 Culture Jorakuzan Mantokuji Temple, Chiba Jessica A Paje Jorakuzan Mantokuji Temple in Tateyama, Chiba, is where you can find the statue of reclining Buddha tucked away on a hill surrounded..
Culture Carp Streamers in Rural Saga Mandy Bartok See carp streamers from below on a riverboat "cruise" in rural Saga.
Culture Hagi Has It All Sarah Nishina Go on a journey through the streets of Hagi, Yamaguchi, where clear ocean waters, lush mountains, history, and charm will welcome..
6 Historical Karatsu Castle Mandy Bartok Karatsu Castle sits at the edge of Karatsu city with sweeping views over the Genkai Sea.
Museums Fujisan World Heritage Center Ignatius Koh The Fujisan World Heritage Center is a visitor information center in Yamanashi Prefecture that provides insights on Mt. Fuji, a..
6 Culture Jazz Statues in Kobe Kitano Cathy Cawood Why you can see statues of jazz musicians in Kobe Kitano.
10 Gardens & Parks Farm Tomita, Furano Nicole Bauer Farm Tomita is a fascinating flower farm near Furano in central Hokkaido, focussing on the cultivation of lavender and all kinds..
Culture Kanazawa Castle Gaurav Raja Dahal This partially restored castle was the headquarter of the mighty Maeda Clan that governed the Kaga province (present-day Ishikawa..