Culture Former Residence of Lafcadio Hearn Featured When walking the streets of Matsue, you might notice the image of a Westerner on signs, and some quotes engraved on stone plaques..
Beauty & Spa Amanohashidate Onsen Robert Van Egghen Soak your troubles away at the Amanohashidate onsen, next to one of the top three sights in Japan
Culture Ruins of Ikeshima, Coal Mine Island Avery Morrow Those with a taste for adventure should check out this thrilling tour of Japan's industrial heritage
Culture Cosquerade at Fushigi-ichi 2026 Mid May The Fushigi-ichi matsuri held in front of Yokogawa station every April includes many festival-goers in elaborate cosplay costumes...
9 Culture Plum Blossom Festival in Mito Nicole Bauer Kairakuen is a large park in Mito, Ibaraki and it's famous for its over 3,000 plum trees of different kinds and colours.
8 Culture Inokashira Park Cherry Blossom Kevin John Hutt Situated close to Kichijoji Station, the park is popular all-year round, especially during Spring to see the cherry blossoms and..
Culture Lee Ufan Museum, Naoshima Peter Sidell On the 'art island' of Naoshima in Japan's Kagawa prefecture, the Lee Ufan Museum showcases this Korean artist, whose..
10 Activities Watching the Tokyo Marathon Maiko Lankau The Tokyo Marathon is now part of the World Marathon Majors. 24 February 2013 was a bright and sunny day, perfect for running, and..