Food Yuzawa Town in Niigata Prefecture JD Duquette part of the tour, we visited the second oldest sake brewery of Niigata Prefecture
10 Tea Plantations in Shiga Prefecture Cathy Cawood Tea Plantations and rice fields at Asamiya in Shiga Prefecture create a very beautiful and very Japanese rural scene.
Culture Ibaraki Prefecture's Castle Heritage Elizabeth S Ibaraki Prefecture’s castle towns preserve a few vestiges of the feudal past.
Culture Kanagawa Prefecture's Castle Sites Elizabeth S Kanagwa Prefecture doesn't boast as many castle sites as others in the region, but three of them are worth visiting for day trips.
Culture Culture and Beauty In Ishikawa Prefecture Leslie Taylor offering Japan’s famous mixture of beautiful scenery and cultural depth without huge crowds, and I recently found such a place on a trip to Ishikawa Prefecture
Culture Prefectural Calligraphy Exhibition Cathy Cawood Huge annual exhibition of calligraphy from all over Shiga Prefecture, held in Otsu Museum of History in February.
Culture YohaS Night Art Festival at Chiba Park 2026 Early Jun Art events that take place after dark offer a unique experience, and the two-day YohaS Night art festival at Chiba Park aims to revitalize the local area
