Museums Izu Photo Museum Peter Sidell Near Mishima on the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Izu Photo Museum is a small but appealing museum with exhibitions..
Culture Tsukashin Summer Bon Odori 2023 Aug 4th - 5th 2023 Past Event An easily accessible bon odori event held at a shopping complex in Hyogo Prefecture showcases the beauty of this traditional festival,..
Museums Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art Peter Sidell Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art in central Japan is home to a diverse collection of art, including a dedicated Rodin wing, in..
6 Culture Dan-no-Ura Ancient Battlefield Ruin Lily Shimonoseki city in Yamaguchi prefecture is famous for the place of “Dannoura battle”, known as the last battle between the Mi..
7 Historical Date Masamune's Zuihoden Mausoleum Eitetsu Terakado The Zuihoden Mausoleum enshrines the founder of the Sendai Domain, Date Masamune. A superb example of elegant, gorgeously decorated..
Culture Momijiyama Tea House, Sumpu Castle Samuel Richards At Momijiyama Tea Room in Sumpu Castle, Shizuoka City, you can experience Tou-cha, a historic green tea game that was once outlawed..
15 Gardens & Parks Kyoto Shosei-en Garden Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Shosei-en is a Japanese garden built in the grounds of Hikaru Genji’s villa. It is within walking distance of JR Kyoto S..
Historical Walking Kamakura in the Drizzle Min Jung Kim I visited Kamakura on a quiet evening. I was welcomed by the scent of freshly-made senbei, low buildings and relaxed streets