10 Stolen Glimpses of Byodo-in Cathy Cawood Views of Byodo-in at Uji, taken from the path outside the temple grounds, with tiled roof tops rising above green trees.
Cherry Blossoms of Asakura Ruins Hiroshi Ohnuki Aerial views of Ichijodani Asakura Ruins in Fukui in spring, with beautiful cherry trees in bloom.
Colors of Autumn - Mount Tsukuba Jennifer Nakajima One of the most popular hiking destinations in Japan is Mount Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture.
12 The Beauty of Nagoya Castle Michael Mighty Viewing the beautiful landscape and well preserved architecture of the Nagoya Castle.
Activities Hara Museum of Contemporary Art Daniel Vesey Hara Museum of Contemporary Art, located in Shinagawa, is a relatively small museum located in avant-garde style building.
8 Remnant of Kagetsu-ro, Nagasaki Takako Sakamoto A prestigious Japanese restaurant in Nagasaki Prefecture, 'Kagetsu-ro', with a rare designation as a historical site.
11 Temple of Confucius in Nagasaki Takako Sakamoto Mysterious lantern lights reflected on the wet stone pavement at the Temple of Confucius in Nagasaki during Nagasaki Lantern Festival.
Activities Asuka, Ancient Capital of Japan Celine Villeneuve Discovery of an authentic Japan in Asuka, the former cultural center of Japan in 6th century.