Culture Saitama Prefecture's Temples Elizabeth S Saitama Prefecture north of Tokyo is crammed full of attractive historical temples of various traditions. Get hooked on pilgrimage..
Culture Saitama Prefecture's Heritage Homes Elizabeth S Saitama Prefecture's urban landscape is dominated by modern buildings, but cities here preserve a lavish Taisho era mansion,..
Culture Uwajima City Guide Elizabeth S Uwajima City, a port and castle town wedged between the Uwa Sea and mountains, is a great day trip destination between Matsuyama..
Culture Northern Chiba Temples Elizabeth S Chiba Prefecture's northern region is easily accessible from Tokyo and Narita. It's also chock full of historical, architecturally..
Kashiwanoha Park Elizabeth S Kashiwanoha Park near futuristic Kashiwanoha Campus is a park and garden for everyone. Have a leisurely stroll, enjoy a barbeque,..
Culture Guide to Chiba Prefecture's Castles Elizabeth S Chiba Prefecture boasts five reconstructed castle keeps of varying authenticity. Don't let that put you off. They have gorgeous..
Culture Abiko City Guide Elizabeth S Abiko City on the Joban Line on your way from Narita City into Tokyo is worth a stopover to enjoy natural beauty, historical villas,..
Masobyo Temple in Yokohama's Chinatown Elizabeth S Masobyo Temple in Yokohama's Chinatown honors Mazu, a Chinese Taoist goddess. Visitors are welcome to pay respects and receive..