Culture Uwajima City Guide Elizabeth S Uwajima City, a port and castle town wedged between the Uwa Sea and mountains, is a great day trip destination between Matsuyama..
Culture Super Saga City Arlene Bastion Saga's small size is no obstacle to enjoying something of Japanese life, albeit in miniature, but still memorable.
Historical The Travels of Isabella Bird: II Amber Mezbourian Isabella Bird was a Victorian woman who led an unconventional life. Arriving in Japan in 1878, she planned an ambitious journey..
Culture Joeiji Temple Joeiji Temple (常栄寺) is a zen buddhist temple famous for its garden designed by Sesshu, a renowned monk and painter in the Muromachi Period. The g..
Historical The Historical Sankeien Garden Rey Waters Sankeien Garden is a place of beauty and history in Yokohama.
Culture Highway To Heaven at Konpirasan Arlene Bastion Konpirasan, or the Kotohira Shrine is a steep climb that does take you to heaven, because of all the beauty you find, both along..
8 Culture Suizenji Cherry Blossom Festival Bonson Lam The cherry blossom comes but once a year, and in a few days, it vanishes, scattered by the wind. Poets and lovers have gathere..
11 Historical Three Years After That Day: Arahama Justin Velgus Arahama is a village that was destroyed by the March 11th, 2011 earthquake and tsunami. For those seeking to see the affects o..