8 Stone Paved Streets of Kanazawa Takako Sakamoto At twilight, dim lights are lit at chaya (teahouses) and the sound of shamisen and drums can be heard on the streets of Higashi..
7 The Heart of Shikoku Anonymous A visit to Iya Valley in the centre of Shikoku is a must for anyone wanting to get off the beaten track. You will need a car, a..
Activities Totsukawa, Nara Celine Villeneuve Enjoy the regenerative hot springs and mystical forests of Totsukawa.
Forest of Eternal Romance in Fukui Hiroshi Ohnuki Areal view of thatched-roofed houses in snow in the Forest of Eternal Romance in Fukui. Enjoy a tranquil vacation staying at these..
8 Hagi, between Mountain and Sea Camille Perry If you have the opportunity to visit Hagi, small town located in the Yamaguchi Prefecture on the Japonese sea, don't hesitate..
9 Isetan's Ichibakouji, Kyoto Station Ellery Smith On the ninth floor of Kyoto’s Isetan department store is Ichibakouji, a convenient izakaya. Those who want to enjoy a meal bef..
10 Kyoto's Ryoan-ji Temple Ellery Smith At the foot of Kinugasayama is the famed Ryoan-ji temple with its rock garden, Bojotei-en. Ryoan-ji is designated as a UNESCO ..
Godzilla-sized Buddhas take Top 10 Justin Velgus Mar 3, 2015 Of the Top 10 highest statues in the world, three of them can be found Japan. Perhaps more surprising is they are all images o..