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Wakayama Castle is an architectural beauty one hour from Osaka. Make a day trip of it in spring or autumn for stunning …
Around the corner from Kyoto Station are the most important Japanese Buddhist temples, rich with tradition, stunning …
Find out what life was like in the Osaka of old with a free workshop hosted by the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living. …
Matsumoto is only a few hours away from Tokyo and makes for an excellent weekend getaway. Read on for all the must-dos, …
Nara's Koriyama Castle Town is full of history and the perfect spot to capture cherry and plum blossoms photos.
Hirosaki Castle—one of Japan's most picturesque castle—has made a move from now until 2021.
Small streets lined with samurai houses, traditional potteries and stunning castle ruins make Hagi a wonderful place to …
Seki knives are famous all around the world for their quality and construction. The Hamono "Cutlery" Festival is the …
With winter comes illuminations, and one of the most famous in Japan is Kobe Luminarie, attracting around 3 to 4 …
Once you've sampled the famous puffer fish and risked death (maybe), why not delve into the depths of Shimonoseki's …
Stunning fish markets, aquariums with over 100 types of puffer fish, a history of beautiful temples with tragic …
Yamaguchi prefecture boasts the longest cave in Japan, and it's quite spectacular.
A charming garden with stellar views—no wonder it's one of Nagasaki's most popular attractions!
Read on to find out more about the unfortunate events to befall this off-the-beaten-path site in Kyoto.
Daikakuji in Kyoto is one of those lesser famous temples that has a mysterious appeal tempting you to pay it a visit.
Step back in time at this former Dutch trading post.
The area of Yoshinogari Park was slated for development as an industrial zone for nearby Saga city, but when early …
Summer in Japan has many traditions. One of the most popular traditions is to watch the Japanese High School Baseball …
Some major festivals worth checking out among the many 2016 Japan summer events being held from July to August. Think …
Amanohashidate (or "bridge to the heavens") is considered one of Japan's "Three Great Views".
Dazaifu Tenmangu is a stunnning Shinto Shrine just outside Fukuoka in southern Japan, shown in its full glory here …
From the ten-yen coin to the Tale of Genji, Uji's temples are known throughout Japan.
One of the functions of festivals around the world is to give participants a release from the restraints of their daily …
Suntory's Yamazaki Distillery no longer gives free tours and whisky tastings. So is it still worth visiting?