7 Hosen-ji Maren Pauli Hosen-ji is a small temple on a hill in Machida, Tokyo, with a beautiful view over the city and a special bell.
10 Kyoto Adashino Nenbutsu-ji 2 of 4 Justin Velgus To the East is Toribeno, to the West is Adashino. These two areas of Kyoto are known as the burying grounds of people that have..
15 Kamakura's Yagumo Shrine Steve Morton Visit the small but very impressive Yasumo Shrine where you can immerse yourself in some of Kamakura's rich cultural heritage..
12 Culture National Origami Centre Peter Sidell In central Tokyo, the National Origami Centre has exhibitions and classes about the Japanese art of paper-folding.
8 Food Naoyoshi Peter Sidell Close to Mishima station in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Naoyoshi is a lively, traditional Japanese izakaya (dining bar) with..
12 Tokamachi Eki Information Center Rufus Starbuck Tokamachi Eki Information Center - get to know all the inside secrets for Tokamachi's art festivals, bridegroom throwing, soba..
18 Fukui Botanical Garden Plantopia Takako Sakamoto Fukui Botanical Garden Plantopia: Gigantic garden spreading over the hillside in Echizen Town, Fukui.