12 Culture Shutter Art at Senso-ji Temple Larry Knipfing If you come early, before any of the shops open along the long street that leads to the temple from Kaminarimon Gate, you’re i..
9 Culture Nagasaki Ohura Church Tomoko Kamishima Ohura Church stands on a hill in the Minami-yamate section of Nagasaki. It was built in 1865 as a Catholic Church memorial to 26..
Culture Museum of Modern Art Tokyo - MOMAT Sue Ann Kunath The Museum of Modern Art Tokyo (MOMAT) has an interesting collection of modern Art pieces in Japan since the Meiji Period.
6 Nightlife Pontocho after Dark Hoyee Tse Located by the riverbank of the Kamogawa and moments away from Gion; this laneway awakens each evening with the first visits from..
Activities Chiba's Makuhari Convention Hall Todd Wojnowski Makuhari Messe is a massive convention center that hosts numerous trade shows, concerts, business conferences, and other events..
Activities Ninja Training and Obstacle Course Justin Velgus The "Field Athletic Center" located near Akita International University is actually a secret ninja training ground. Don't let..
Culture Oyu Stone Circles Justin Velgus The Oyu Stone Circles Site in Akita Prefecture is home to two prehistoric creations constructed by Jōmon era citizens. Japan s..
Culture Tokugawa Gardens Chris Glenn The Tokugawa-En is a year-round attractive date spot, tourist draw and place of relaxation for the residents of Nagoya.