10 Kakegawa Honjo-dori Peter Sidell In the castle town of Kakegawa in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Honjo-dori is a short alley lined with twenty tiny, friendly..
16 Tokyo’s Shiodome Illumination Steve Morton Experience Tokyo’s spectacular Shiodome Winter Illumination where this magical event will make you feel like you’re in the mid..
13 Mount Takao’s Guardian Deities Steve Morton For anyone who needs to banish evil, then Mount Takao is the place to visit. Whilst many temples or shrines may have the odd one..
10 Kabuki at Minamiza Cathy Cawood At the end of the year, Minamiza Theater on Shijo Street in Kyoto hosts a special kabuki performance showcasing talent from all..
13 Culture Aoba Ward Festival Laura Welch The Aoba Ward Festival, not to be confused with the Aoba Festival, is an autumn event that celebrates the culture of the people..
20 Culture Dorogawa Onsen Ryusenji Temple Bryan Baier Ancient folklore, traditional architecture, a lack of crowds and stunning autumn leaves at the height of color make Ryusenji Temple..
12 Activities Skytree Views Anne Lauenroth Views over Tokyo from the Skytree's Tembo Deck at 350 meters.