Culture Sanuki Udon and Ritsurin Gardens Nathan Palmer Takamatsu in Shikoku is where udon, a Chinese import, first appeared in Japan. Even today the superb local noodles draw tourists..
Culture The Sweet Soul of Wakayama Mandy Bartok A journey through the trails, guesthouses, temples and shrines of Mount Koya in Wakayama Prefecture. Our guide gives you the lowdown..
Arts & Crafts Sapporo Museum of Modern Art R.S. Reynolds There is a distinctly Frank Lloyd Wright-feel to the exterior of the Museum of Modern Art in Sapporo with the interior spiral staircase..
10 Arts & Crafts Mizuki Shigeru Museum in Pictures Judith Mikami A visual look through Mizuki Shigeru Museum, just a glimpse of what you can see.
10 Historical Kishiwada Castle Bonson Lam The Stone Garden at Kishiwada Castle symbolizes the past and present with ancient materials and modern design that appears quite..
Culture NAKED Evening Cool 2023 Jul 7th - 17th 2023 Past Event NAKED Summer Evening Cool is set to run from July 7th until July 17th, and will include lanterns, an illuminated Romon gate (designated..
9 Gardens & Parks Shinagawa Central Garden Karin Wu Enjoy the perfect mix of nature and lunch with Japanese office workers.
15 Gardens & Parks A Walk Around Matsuyama Castle Park Anonymous Matsuyama Castle stands on a steep hill n the middle of the city. Even if you don't have time to go inside the castle itself,..