11 Culture Magnificent Matsumoto Castle Anne Lauenroth Magnificent Matsumoto Castle is one of Japan's 12 remaining original castles, dating back to the 16th century.
12 Culture Visiting Nikko’s Toshogu Shrine Steve Morton Despite being one of Japan’s most popular tourist spots, its fine carvings and immaculate structures are worth seeing again an..
17 Activities Aka and Geruma Islands in Okinawa Peter Sidell Close to Zamami in Japan's tropical Okinawa island chain, Aka and Geruma islands are small, peaceful and beautiful.
30 Culture Unique Ornaments in Japan Elena Lisina The photos of traditional and typical ornaments that can be seen all over Japan.
8 Activities Biei's Blue Pond & Shirahige Falls Amanda Ho The Blue Pond gets its name literally from the bright blue hue of its water. It is not naturally formed, and is a result of the..
8 Activities The Flower Fields of Biei Amanda Ho Biei is known for its majestic flower hills. In Kamifurano Town, along the national road connecting Asahikawa and Furano, lies Kanno..
12 Culture Rural Charms Reynald Ventura These are rural images expressing the idea of wabi-sabi – solitude, melancholy, and rustic beauty.