14 Culture Kyoto Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine: Spring breeze brings the delicate sweet fragrance of plum blossoms
6 Entertainment Ito's Marine Town Hana Joy Marine Town (located in Ito on the Izu peninsula) is a cute tourist destination. It's perfect for finding last-minute gifts,..
Gardens & Parks Off the Beaten Track in Okayama Connor Lappin Off the beaten track and off the shinkansen line. Welcome to an unknown frontier, welcome to Okayama prefecture.
16 Culture Grand Shinto Symbols Elena Lisina All Shinto shrines feature symbols that are common to the faith but some symbols stand out by virtue of their size, quantity or..
Culture Sawada Mansion in Kochi Nate Hill The self-made Sawada Mansion is an apartment building in Kochi, and a local icon. It represents the individualism of the Kochi spirit,..
Museums Mikasa Park Water Show, Yokosuka Jessica A Paje Tucked beyond the preserved Memorial Ship Mikasa are beautiful man-made water streams, fountains and a waterfall at Mikasa Park..
Culture Ichinoe Nanushi Yashiki Sleiman Azizi An Edo Period farmhouse belong to the the high ranked Tajima Family, Ichinoe Nanushi Yashiki is a beautifully preserved property..
Culture Farm to Table in Ako Tom Fay One of the highlights of any visit to Ako is sampling the abundance of fresh, locally grown produce and excellent seafood which..