19 Culture Gardens of Nara Park Elena Lisina When I visited Nara, tens of buses with school-age children came on excursions... , so there were thousands of visitors in the main places of interest.
20 Culture Powerful Trees of Japan Elena Lisina The photos of different trees that have special meanings in Japan.
Culture The Battle of Sekigahara Chris Glenn The Battle of Sekigahara in modern day Gifu Prefecture, fought between East and West Japan on October 21, 1600, was history’s bloodiest and most decisive
10 Culture Hidden Backstreets of Osaka Robert Kodama Go for a walk down the hidden streets of Osaka to get a taste of local communities.
Culture The Charms of Kichijoji Arlene Bastion Kichijoji is a charming town meriting its reputation as the place where most Japanese want to live.
9 Minamata Cherry Line Erik Smith Ranked as one of the top 100 places to enjoy cherry blossoms in Japan, the Minamata Cherry Line offers a stunning contrast of pink cherry trees,
Culture Discover Kanazawa: A Golden Journey Emi Takahata Kanazawa, Japan’s gold leaf capital producing 99% of the nation’s supply, is a treasure trove of cultural experiences.
Culture A Journey to West Nara Featured The West Nara area is a cultural pocket of rich historical and cultural... the region’s traditional culture and history, a new Goshuin-cho (a book
