Culture Nihonbashi and Memories of Edo Era Kasia Szumna It connects the banks of the Nihonbashi River since the 17th century. The Nihonbashi district was an important trade center during the Edo period.
12 Culture Grand Shrine of Kumano Hongu Taisha Larry Knipfing A beautiful shrine along the Wakayama Pilgrimage Route
10 Activities The Waters of Ryuugakubo in Tsunan Rufus Starbuck Ryuugakubo is a stunningly beautiful spring water pond on a plateau in Tsunan Town, Niigata. One of the top 100 remarkable waters in Japan.
Culture Obi Town - the 'Kyoto of Kyushu' Iain Stanley Obi Town, in Nichinan city, Miyazaki, is often labeled as the ‘Kyoto of Kyushu’ – it is very popular with tourists and domestic travelers, for good reason
16 Activities The Bridges of the Shimanami Kaido Jaclynn Seah Shikoku through several islands that have been seamlessly linked through a... series of bridges.
Culture Seasonal Festivals of Fushimi: Sekku Dolls Featured Apr 7, 2016 Enjoying the spring of Fushimi through traditional Japanese dolls at the Kyocera Museum of Art's special exhibition “Seasonal Festivals of Fushimi: Sekku
6 Activities The Best of Winter in Fukui Austen McBain The Best of Winter in Fukui: Bringing warmth into the long cold winter days with food, festivals, and more.
Culture The Fine Art of Kamaboko Making Carol Akiyama Make your own loaf of kamaboko and chikuwa skewer while learning about the cultural history of fish paste in Odawara, a seaside castle town near Tokyo.
