10 Culture Tokyo Bunka Kaikan: a Ballet Palace Takako Sakamoto Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, 'The Music Palace', is a classical music hall built in 1961. Located inside the Ueno Park, it holds..
8 Accommodation Deluxe Suite at Hotel JAL Kumamoto Takako Sakamoto The Presidential Suite room at Hotel Nikko Kumamoto has a great view of Kumamoto Castle.
13 Culture Cormorant Fishing on the Uji River Takako Sakamoto Unique Cormorant Fishing on the Uji River has a long history. Held from mid June to late Sept.
Culture Fukui: Ichijodani Asakura Ruins Takako Sakamoto Ichijodani Asakura Family Ruins were once the castle town of the lord of Echizen (Fukui), the Asakura clan. It was attacked and..
9 Culture Cherry Blossoms at Fukui Castle Takako Sakamoto If asked where the best spot for viewing cherry blossoms is in Fukui, most people would say the Asuwa Riverside, since it was chosen..
Culture Kabuki in Komatsu: Ataka-no-Seki Takako Sakamoto If you are a big fan of Kabuki, or even if you are not, if you have ever seen any TV dramas or movies featuring Minamoto no Yo..
10 Nightlife "Kennedy Club" in Katamachi, Fukui Takako Sakamoto The Club/Bar with live music "Kennedy Club" in Katamachi, Fukui. Inside the club is all 60s and you can enjoy live performance of..
11 Illuminated Art Wall Takako Sakamoto Osaka Hikari-Renaissance is an annual illumination event held in Nakanoshima, Osaka.
