7 Historical The Weeping Cherry of Kiyamachi Bonson Lam Kiyamachi is Pontocho's little known sister. Quiet and unassuming, this charming walkway by the canal is perfect for first time..
Temples & Shrines Sakura in Shiogama Brandon Virgo Viewing cherry blossoms in Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture.
Culture Yayoi and Takehisa Museums Peter Sidell In central Tokyo, the Yayoi and Takehisa Museums are dedicated to two Japanese artists of the 1910s and 1920s.
Traditional Making Washi Paper at Saranoki Denes Perlaky Washi papermaking was an important industry of the Tsuwano domain, and visitors can get a hands-on experience with washi postcard..
Culture Noto’s Kiriko Festivals Alena Eckelmann The Noto Peninsula is famous for its Kiriko Festivals. Kiriko are large lanterns that are carried around during summer festivals..
14 Gardens & Parks Charming Water Lilies Elena Lisina The photos of water lilies of different sorts and colors that grow in the indoor pond at the Kobe Animal Kingdom.
12 Gardens & Parks Jardin de Bagatelle, Kawazu Jessica A Paje Established as a sister park of Jardin de Bagatelle of Paris, France, on April 28, 2001, imagine a lifestyle of 18th Century French..