12 Japanese Garden of Jofukuji Temple Takako Sakamoto Japanese Garden of Jofukuji Temple in Fukui: The garden of National Scenic Beauty of Japan that lords of Fukui Matsudaira Clan once loved.
7 Accommodation Heiki Yashiki Museum of Folklore Sandra Isaka The Heiki Yashiki Museum of Folklore, housed in a traditional Japanese home, exhibits historical artifacts of the Heiki clan who escaped to this remote
12 Oya Shiryokan - Museum of Stone Sandra Isaka The Oya Shiryokan, in Tochigi Prefecture, is an enormous quarry-turned-museum showcasing the mining history of the town of Oya.
10 The Birthplace of Cultured Pearls Cathy Cawood Mikimoto Pearl Island in Toba is the birthplace of cultured pearls.
Culture The Kimono Forest Of Arashiyama Khoirunnisa Wirdaningrum Kimono Forest is a collection of gorgeous cylinder-shaped pillars which lined the lane way to Randen tram station on Kyoto’s Keifuku Arashiyama line
Culture Hachiko Statue University of Tokyo Jessica A Paje The second Hachiko statue in Tokyo was unveiled March 2015 and depicts the reunion of the loyal Akita Inu and his master Professor Ueno.
6 The Rotemburo of Ryokan Yamabiko Mandy Bartok The rotemburo of Ryokan Yamabiko is the largest in Kurokawa Onsen and worth seeking out for a relaxing soak.
Beauty & Spa The Seven Waterfalls of Yude Erik Smith Minamata's mountainside onsen resort, Yunotsuru, is surrounded by hiking trails that give nature enthusiasts a chance to see up to seven waterfalls
