37 Culture Kobuntei of Kairakuen Elena Lisina Kairakuen is one of the best Japanese gardens and is most famous for its... Kairakuen is located in Mito, the capital of Ibaraki Prefecture.
Culture Temple of Aikido Arlene Bastion Kōzan-ji Temple is beautiful in its quiet peace, a fitting resting place for the founder of Aikido, the gentle art of self defence.
28 Culture Images of Enoshima Elena Lisina A photo essay of the familiar and different while walking around Enoshima that formed a fuller picture of the island and its unique atmosphere.
10 Activities Streets of Matsue Kim Bergström Matsue, the capital of Shimane Prefecture, is worth a wander!
11 Activities Streets of Beppu Kim Bergström The city is also gearing up for their part in hosting the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Culture Kikkoman Soy Sauce Museum Elizabeth S Noda is "Soy Sauce City", the home of Kikkoman soy sauce brewing. The free factory tour reveals the history of the process and stimulates the senses.
Culture The Mysterious Wonder Museum Avery Morrow A handpicked display of Japan's eerie, creepy, and crawly subculture artwork and sculpture, in the mountains of southern Fukuoka.
Culture Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Fiona Yoshitake Feel the smoothness of preserved stone axes, the texture and shape of different wood shavings, and step inside a life sized skeleton structure of a sukiya