Culture Kyoto Konchi-in’s Tsuru-Kame Garden Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto's Konchi-in Temple Garden was designed by Kobori Enshu (1579-1647) in around 1630, but it was a talented gardener na..
16 Details of Masobyo in Chinatown 1 Larry Knipfing Masobyo in Yokohama Chinatown: Carvings of 12 animals from the Chinese Zodiac: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, ..
Culture Matsue Castle: A Reminder of the Past Featured Matsue is a traditional castle town, with one of only twelve original remaining castles nationwide as its foremost symbol.
Culture Heian Shrine in Kyoto Todd Wojnowski The Heian Shrine (Heian Jingu) is a major Shinto shrine in Kyoto, and is popular not only as a tourist spot but also as a religious..
8 Culture Tottori Sand Museum: A Mesmerizing Exhibit Judith Mikami A museum where sand sculpture can be seen at its best. The first museum of its type in the world which brings together leading sculptures..
Transportation Skymark Airlines Peter Sidell Japan's biggest low-cost carrier, Skymark offers cheap flights to a range of cities around the country, from northerly Hok..
Culture Hinomisaki Lighthouse in Izumo Adam Hacker The Hinomisaki Lighthouse in Izumo is one of the more unique spots in all of Shimane. This massive white structure towers in stark..
17 An Outing to Fukushima Radica Sooknarine Located in the south of the Tohoku region, Fukushima is the third largest prefecture in Japan. Unfortunately, since the Great East..