Step Inside: Sensoji Temple Sara Pretelli Sensoji is a famous buddhist temple in Tokyo, built in the 7th century to house the golden statue of Kannon the goddess of mercy...
Accommodation Ryokan Yamanoyu Mandy Bartok Bathe on rooftops and indulge in delicious food at Ryokan Yamanoyu, a traditional lodging on the main street of Kurokawa Onsen
13 Autumn at Kenroku-en Cathy Cawood One of Japan's most famous gardens, Kenroku-en was lovely when the autumn sunshine made the colored leaves glow. The beautifully..
7 Culture Statues Around Hiroshima's MOCA Chantelle Silva A number of sculptures decorate the area around Hiroshima City's Museum of Contemporary Art, with each unique piece adding to..
8 Culture Kohun-butsu R.S. Reynolds An extensive and large area of temples, Kohun-butsu in Jiyugaoka in Tokyo is a tranquil environment to enjoy nature and cultural..
7 Activities The Beauty of Todoroki Valley Nicole Bauer Step into another world by visiting the only valley found within Tokyo’s city limits.
9 Shopping Naha's Covered Shopping Arcades Peter Sidell In Naha, capital of Japan's Okinawa island chain, these shopping arcades have scores of stores and stands selling shirts and..
Culture Ushimado Shinto Shrine Rory Jackson The beach is a tempting distraction but the shrine is an authentic hilltop example of old Japan worth visiting.