Culture Hirano Museum of Art, Hamamatsu Peter Sidell In Hamamatsu in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Hirano Museum of art is a small, charming art museum, with exhibitions of mostly traditional Japanese
Culture Nakagawa Kazumasa Art Museum, Matto Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Nakagawa Kazumasa Memorial Museum of Art is a small museum dedicated to the eponymous artist
Culture Traditional Japanese Women's Ornaments Elena Lisina period (710-794), various types of hair ornaments were imported from China
Culture Kita-Kurihama Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Late Mar tournament, BMX riding displays, and even performances by the Kanagawa Prefectural
Culture Niihama Taiko Festival 2026 Mid Oct Niihama Drum Festival is one of the top three festivals in Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku — an autumn taiko festival celebrating the annual harvest.
14 Activities Harajiri Falls Diagoras Kalaitzoglou Harajiri Falls in Oita prefecture. Horseshoe-shaped, 20 meters high and featuring a suspension bridge.
5 Spots for Spring Blooms in Saga Kim Bergström Known for being the home of pottery in Japan, Saga Prefecture also has a wealth of natural beauty for visitors to appreciate.
6 Shopping Okui Kaiseido, Tokyo Sherilyn Siy Okui Kaiseido was founded in 1871 in Fukui Prefecture, Japan.