Culture Kanazawa’s Gold Leaf Production Meg Sing Experience the history and production of Kanazawa gold and silver leaf. The very name of Ishikawa prefecture’s capital city tr..
11 Gardens & Parks Okayama's Korakuen Garden Katherine Moore Okayama's Korakuen is one of Japan's Big 3 Gardens - and overlooked by a castle its a great place to see the plum blossoms..
Museums Edo Wonderland, Nikko Alexandra Dorovici Edo Wonderland is a historic theme park that recreates the atmosphere of a typical Edo period (1603 and 1868) town and offers ..
6 Gardens & Parks Ohori Park Japanese Garden Mandy Bartok A traditional garden on the edge of Fukuoka's sprawling Ohori Park
Historical Imperial Palace East Gardens Abi Barber The Imperial Palace East Gardens are as close as many will get to the Emperor in Tokyo. They're also rather beautiful and a..
Culture Upopoy: National Ainu Museum and Park 3 (1Review) Upopoy is the National Ainu Museum; it aims to share the invaluable culture of Japan's indigenous people with visitors. The history of the Ainu people..
Culture Kyushu Superlatives Lisa Wallin Although Kyushu is often overlooked by tourists visiting Honshu, it has a lot to offer with its abundant natural sights and deep..
Culture Sarusawa Pond in Nara Jemma King The Sarusawa Pond was created in 749 and is surrounded by the grounds of the Kofukuji Temple. The five storied pagoda of Kofukuji..