Culture Bicycle Museum Cycle Center Mary Kawai Sakai City presents the history of the bicycle in Japan and the world.
12 Culture Jorakuzan Mantokuji Temple, Chiba Jessica A Paje Jorakuzan Mantokuji Temple in Tateyama, Chiba, is where you can find the statue of reclining Buddha tucked away on a hill surrounded..
Nightlife Daimyo: Fukuoka's Hip District Elizabeth Wormald Take a peek at Fukuoka's stylish side. Daimyo is bursting with trendy boutiques, restaurants, bars, cafés and salons.
Culture The History Trail Nathaniel Green Follow an ancient road through the mountains of western Tokyo with this 8 km jaunt near Tokyo. At one end is old Hinohara village..
9 Culture The Charming Fukuju-in Febry Fawzi From Fukuya Station, you walk briefly down Route 69 to find the gate of Fujuku-in on your right side. It was completely deserted..
Culture Exploring Himeji Castle Ben Humphreys The most visited castle in Japan, Himeji Castle, nicknamed the “White Heron” has been standing proudly on top of a hill called..
Culture Yokohama Kamon-yama Park Tomoko Kamishima Kamon-yama Park (originally known as Railway Hill) is a famous viewing spot for cherry blossoms, only a 10-minute walk from JR Sakuragi-cho..
Activities Sakurayama Shrine Justin Velgus The Sakurayama Shrine is located a twenty minute walk from Morioka station. From the street it looks unimpressive, but a few hidden..