11 Culture Shingyo-ji Temple in Mishima Peter Sidell In Mishima in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Shingyo-ji is a small, charming Buddhist temple with a peaceful atmosphere...
7 Food Chez Noir Sherilyn Siy Entering Chez Noir is like stepping into 1920s Europe. This quirky cafe is crammed from top to bottom with period pieces that would..
Culture Hashima Rey Waters Hashima: "Battleship Island" (Gunkanjima) was a historic coal mining that began in the 1800's. Near Nagasaki, the island became..
Culture The Japanese Sword Museum Elizabeth S The Japanese Sword Museum is a center for preserving historical weapons and supporting the continuing tradition of turning iron..
Culture Single Act Enjoyment at Kabukiza Jianne Soriano Want to enjoy a kabuki performance but worried about the time and price? A single ticket act is the answer.
Culture Former Hatagasako Hospital Denes Perlaky The Hatagasako former hospital was the second of its kind to be established in Shimane Prefecture which was quite modern at that..
Activities Mikan Country in Tanabe, Wakayama Cathy Cawood Stay at the Akizuno Garten green tourism facility in Kamiakizu—the heart of Wakayama’s mikan orange country—and enjoy deliciou..
Culture Top 8 Historic Spots in Shiba Ignatius Koh Located in the heart of all things traditional, the Shiba Celestine Hotel is surrounded by historic landmarks from the Edo Period...