Museums Seienkaku Residence Alena Eckelmann Sakata, a small town in the northwestern part of Honshu Island, has a rich merchant history that is revealed to the observant visitor..
Culture Tokyo Toy Museum Kim Opened in 2008 in an old elementary school building, the Tokyo Toy Museum spans 3 floors and is home to various interactive toys..
Culture Hina Doll Display at Kanzo Yashiki Cathy Cawood Colorful exhibition of antique Hina dolls and fabric handcraft decorations in a lovely Edo Era farmhouse named Kanzo Yashiki ..
Historical Atami for Kaiju Armand Vaquer Atami is the scene of the climactic battle in King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962). The finale took place on a hilltop overlooking the..
Historical Jindaiji Temples in Musashino Yoshiko Toyama Enjoying very tasty Soba in Jindaiji temples area. There are 20 or more Soba restaurants in here from luxury one to reasonable one.....
11 Museums Omihachiman Roof Tile Museum Cathy Cawood Japanese roof tile and roof ornaments displayed in a small but beautiful museum beside Omihachiman Canal.
9 Temples & Shrines Leisurely Stroll at the Myoshin-ji Temple & Complex Larry Knipfing In early May, I revisited some of the places I had visited previously at Myoshin-ji - and they all seemed different! What a nice..
9 Temples & Shrines Mangan-ji Temple in Kure Anonymous You can see Mangan-ji Temple on the hillside as you steam into Kure. The view from there isn't picturesque in the conventional..