Culture Yuasa and Kushimoto Town Róisín Finnerty Going down to the southernmost tip of Honshu island, you can discover the delightful towns of Kushimoto and Yuasa. Boasting the..
7 Traditional Visiting Odawara Castle Shehzad Lokhandwalla The Odawara castle was built in the 15th century by Daimyo Hojo Soun. It was demolished in the 19th century by the Meji government...
Culture Akiruno City - Landmarks & History Sleiman Azizi Akiruno City is known for its nature but is also home to some surprising go-to spots. These include Akigawa Bridge, Akigawa Valley,..
7 Temples & Shrines Dainichiji - Konan City C. Rio Temple twenty eight in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known the Great Sun Temple.
17 Culture Art Hunting Inside Sendai Station Justin Velgus Major train stations in Japan are not only filled with hustle and bustle. They are places to showcase artworks expressing the history..
Culture Yambaru Art Festival 2025 Late Jan - Late Feb The Yambaru Art Festival is scheduled from mid December until mid January and the multi-venue event will showcase a wide variety..
Museums Iwatoyama Keyhole Tomb Mandy Bartok The Iwatoyama keyhole tomb in southern Fukuoka prefecture is a classic example of a 7th century kofun burial mound.
15 Gardens & Parks Garden of Bart, Naruto, Tokushima Takako Sakamoto The movie set of the 2006 film 'Bart-no-Gakuen' located in Naruto, Tokushima. There used to be a POW Camp during WWI a..