Culture Ozashiki Odori of Asakusa Geisha Kylie Plester Enjoy a free performance of Geisha dancing in Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center.
10 Culture Buddhist Statues at Moto-Hakone Cathy Cawood Follow 20 minute trail around Buddhist statues carved into natural rock at Moto-Hakone and imagine yourself an ancient traveler..
Museums Musee Nakamura Shinya, Kagoshima Peter Sidell In Kagoshima on Japan's Kyushu island, Musee Nakamura is a small museum dedicated to Japanese sculptor Nakamura Shinya, pa..
10 Culture Peace Immersion in Nagasaki Sherilyn Siy Peace Immersion in Nagasaki: Three must-visit places about the 1945 atomic bombing
8 Museums Tottori Sand Museum: A Mesmerizing Exhibit Judith Mikami A museum where sand sculpture can be seen at its best. The first museum of its type in the world which brings together leading sculptures..
15 Temples & Shrines Meguro Ward's Otori Shrine Justin Velgus Otori does have an interesting but complicated history of conquered barbarians, ancient birds, and the power of prayer, but y..
22 Festivals Shitaya Shrine Festival Sher Ying Wee One of the older shrines that hold early summer processions. If you're in town during an odd time (after sakura season but before..
Culture Acoustic Gramophone Gallery Ilona Lin This Acoustic Gramophone Gallery is a store and gallery selling and showcasing acoustic credenza gramophones.