Culture Saimyoji Temple Elizabeth S Saimyoji, Mashiko's Shingon Buddhist temple, replete with heritage structures, is one of the oldest in east Japan. It's..
Culture Blades of Shinanomachi Nathan Eden I visited a knife and blade maker in Shinanomachi to see how he forges his traditional craft's products. It was both fascinating..
Culture Saitama City's Iwatsuki Ningyo Museum Elizabeth S Iwatsuki Ward in Saitama City is famed for generations of doll artisans and showrooms full of dolls of all kinds and their acc..
Culture Kanazawa's Noh Museum Peter Sidell In Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, the Noh Museum is what it sounds like. You can see masks and costumes used in performances,..
Food Smile Thailand Sherilyn Siy Retreat into one of the world's favorite tourist destinations. Traditional Thai decorations provide the appropriate relaxing..
Activities Oishi Kogen, a "Highlight Highland" in Autumn Alena Eckelmann All you need to know about Oishi Kogen Highland and its large field of pampas grass in the north of Wakayama Prefecture. This is..
Culture Botanen Peony Festival Lynda Hogan Botanen in Higashimatsuyama is Japan's largest peony garden. There are more than a hundred varieties and about 6500 peonies..