Culture Big Buddha's Legacy in Nara Anonymous They belong to Big Buddha (Daibutsu), the biggest bronze Buddha figure in the world.
10 Culture Sky High in Aomori's ASPAM Bridget Ye No matter how long you plan to stay in Aomori City, there are countless places to go, one of which is the Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center, or ASPAM, Aomori
Activities Catching the Sun in Morioka Bridget Ye Cradled by mountains in all four sides and blessed with the majestic Kitakami River, Morioka is an ideal destination for those who enjoy racing against
Activities Jigokudani Yaen Koen in Nagano Elena Lisina My trip to Jigokudani Yaen Koen in Nagano via public transporation and staying at a ryokan
10 Culture Shingan-ji Temple in Shimokitazawa Peter Sidell In Tokyo's trendy Shimokitazawa district, Shingan-ji is a charming Buddhist temple with some interesting features.
Culture Free Art Galleries in Shinjuku Sophia Warren Creatives and individuals looking for free entertainment should set out to these two art galleries in East Shinjuku.
16 Food MoCHA Cat Café in Harajuku Jeradyne Cheong MoCHA offers some of the most beautiful cat cafés in Tokyo. Clean and refreshing spaces filled with adorable cats.
12 Culture Honpo-ji Temple in Ueno Peter Sidell Between Ueno and Asakusa in central Tokyo, Honpo-ji is an intimate little Buddhist temple, with serene statues and some interesting history.
