12 Himeji Castle - Finally Uncovered Camille Dufour-Blain Himeji castle is the biggest, the most visited and definitely the most famous castle in Japan and, now that the restoration is coming..
11 Northern Biwako Sunset Cathy Cawood Beautiful scenery along the Oku-Biwako Parkway from Makino to Nishi-Azai, starting in late afternoon and finishing with a pink sun..
12 Jiyugaoka in Photos Irma Syahriar Tokyo's Jiyugaoka offers a laid-back and relaxing ambience for a stroll. Have an afternoon tea or enjoy an al fresco dining..
15 Rice Harvest in Shiga Prefecture Cathy Cawood Rural Shiga at rice harvest time is a mix of green, yellow and gold fields edged with flowers under the early autumn sun.
14 The Beauty of Fujishima Shrine Takako Sakamoto Fujishima Shrine in Fukui enshrines Nitta Yoshisada, a famous samurai hero who fought for Emperor Go-Daigo and died a tragic death..
12 Heian Jingu Michi Cathy Cawood This Kyoto Street stretches from Heian Jingu Shrine to Maruyama Park, with many points of interest along the way including the..
8 Where God & Humans Coexist Takako Sakamoto Miyajima Island in Aki (Aki-no Miyajima) is a mysterious, sacred island where gods reside.
12 Nameless Small Shrine in Fukui Takako Sakamoto Japan is a treasure chest of hidden jewels. When tired of visiting famous but crowded places, take a stroll and find your own jewels..