13 Culture Kyoto Tadasu-no-mori Forest Tomoko Kamishima Tadasu-no-mori is a mysterious age-old forest surrounding Shimogamo Jinja Shrine. From ancient days, people have treasured this..
Culture Masakado-zuka, Otemachi John Carter Ōtemachi is the site of Heian Samurai Taira no Masakado grave, but the reason for its location is something ghoolish.
Culture Tateyama Castle (Hakkenden Museum) Jessica A Paje Tateyama Castle is just one of four castles in Chiba Prefecture. Also known as Hakkenden Museum, it is nestled among the lush,..
10 Culture Kids, Colors and Cranes Chantelle Silva Thousands of colorful paper cranes adorn The Children's Peace Monument in Hiroshima's Peace Park, many of which have been..
13 Kogakuji Cathy Cawood Rinzai Sect temple at the foot of a mountain in Koshu with eight sub-temples and an unusual covered bridge.
12 Culture California Design at the National Art Center Jessica A Paje The National Art Center, Tokyo is one of three museum's that make up the Art Triangle Roppongi: Tokyo's new artistic hub...
Activities Picnic at Mount Wakakusa Karen Zheng Located in the ancient capital, Nara, Mount Wakakusa used to be a volcano. Access is limited at different times of the year, b..
Culture Ena Sakaori Tanada Justin Dart Terraced rice fields in the rural countryside of Ena City in Gifu.
