The history of bonsai in Japan goes back to the 13th century, which was a time when Japan was very…
Kabuki theater is a popular performance art that you can only see in Japan. It is performed by only male…
Ukiyo-e is a famous form of visual art from Japan. Ukiyo-e works are woodblock prints that depict scenes from Edo-period…
Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper without using scissors or glue to create shapes that can be seen…
Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) was constructed by a shogun from the 15th century. You can still see his quest for beauty…
The Kofukuji Temple was moved to its current location in Nara from Kyoto in 710, the year when the capital…
Nara National Museum is located in Nara Park where you can also see famous temples such as Todaiji Temple and…
Japanese ceramics and lacquerware are very popular household goods throughout the world. Find out more about these wonderful crafts from…
It was in the 14th century that Ikebana arose in Japan when people started arranging the flowers that they offer…
The grave of the third shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu is located in Nikko. It is a colorful temple with beautiful details…
One of the most popular day trips from Tokyo is Nikko. A 2-hour train ride away, this village is rich…
Mito is a city northeast of Tokyo that is a 1.25-hour train ride away. The city is most famous for…
Famous for hot springs, outdoor activities, natural beauty, and the view of nearby Mt Fuji, Hakone is a popular destination…
Naha is usually the first place tourists see in Okinawa after touching down in the archipelago. It's a great place…
The preserved canal town of Kurashiki is a great place to visit if you want to be transported back in…
Besides the famous Okayama Korakuen garden and the reconstructed castle, there are some great museums and a nice bicycle opportunity…
One of my favorite Zen temples is the Tofukuji temple located in the east of Kyoto city. What makes this…
Arita and Imari are small towns that are located in Saga Prefecture. They have been known as towns of pottery…
Tanka is uniquely Japanese poetry that was perfected at the beginning of the seventh century.
Adachi Museum of Art in Yasugi City is the most popular museum in the Sanin region, which is no wonder…