Okunoshima is better known as 'rabbit island' for its many cute furry inhabitants. Learn more about this animal-lovers paradise near…
Tsuwano in Shimane is a small castle town that prides itself on traditional arts, crafts, and literature. Find out what…
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…
Hagi in western Japan is a nicely-preserved former castle town with traditional walls. Local Hagi pottery, ranked among Japan's finest,…
Matsuyama is the largest city in Shikoku and is especially famous for the beautiful Dogo hot spring that's housed in…
Uwajima is a small historic city situated deep inside Uwajima Bay on the west coast of Shikoku. The city has…
Kochi is a major city in Shikoku, one of Japan's lesser-known islands. But it is very much worth a visit…
February 11th is National Foundation Day, a national holiday for Japanese people to remind themselves of the nation's founding and…
The Fukugawa Edo Museum is a small history museum where you can be transported back in time to the Edo…
Various kinds of flowers blooming throughout the year on Hasedera's grounds, the temple has been nicknamed 'Flower temple' since ancient…
The Gion Matsuri in Kyoto is one of the three most famous festivals in Japan with more than 1000 years…
Dazaifu City is located about 15km south-east from the center of Fukuoka City. Dazaifu Tenmangu is a Shinto shrine and…
Yoshinogari is an important archaeological site located on the plain of Saga Prefecture. By visiting this site you can get…
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.
Usa Jingu is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan with its foundation in the 8th century. It is…
Hirosaki Castle stands in Aomori prefecture. It is a very important castle because it has one of the only 12…
Adachi Museum of Art in Yasugi City is the most popular museum in the Sanin region, which is no wonder…
If you are planning to walk a part of the Nakasendo trail to see the pretty old post towns and…