Activities Yatsushiro Municipal Museum Mandy Bartok Architecture buffs will love the fluid appearance of Yatsushiro Municipal Museum, designed by famed architect Toyo Ito.
6 Yatsushiro Castle's Historic Ruins Mandy Bartok Dream of the feudal age on a walk through the grounds of the Yatsushiro castle ruins in southern Kumamoto Prefecture.
Shizuoka City Bids For SF WorldCon Peter Sidell Jun 3, 2015 Shizuoka City in Japan is bidding to host the 2017 World Science Fiction convention.
Food Miyako Standing Soba Restaurant Khoirunnisa Wirdaningrum Miyako Soba is a small restaurant located in Saiinkozanjicho, just across by McDonald's near Saiin Station. It is well pri..
Shirahama Beach Sand Art Contest Tomoko Kamishima Shirahama Kaigan Park: This Sand-Art Contest started 47 years ago and has taken place every year, much like the famous snow festival..
Culture Nison Temple, Kyoto: Origins 2 of 2 Justin Velgus The nine dragon-headed water god Kuzuryu and lucky god Benzaiten seemed to have fused together. According to Japanese history,..
Food Vegan Paradise at T's Tantan Laura Welch T's Tantan is the best vegan/vegetarian restaurant in Sendai, with great opening hours, great prices and really great food!
10 Shikoku Pilgrimage No. 6&7 Temples Yoshifumi Hara Here on Shikoku Island there is a wonderful culture, 'Osettai", in which pilgrims are treated gently and with respect.