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Located in the historically rich town of Izumo, not far from Izumo Taisha, Tezen Museum is a family-run gallery is one of Shimane Prefecture’s …
A longstanding kimono store with over 90 years experience fitting for daily walks and traditional ceremonies.
One of Vasara's two kimono fitting stores in Kanazawa, offering daily rentals for casual strolls and important occasions.
A popular kimono store offering day rental and special occasion wear. The shop is located inside the Tokyu department store.
The remnants of a laboratory that produced poison gas during World War II which is now a museum. One theory for the abundance of rabbits on the …
Just off the coast of Ishinomaki in Miyagi Prefecture lies Tashirojima Cat Island, home to about a hundred people and many, many more cats. Cats …
Showcasing nine traditional Japanese crafts, this village of artisans offers visitors a chance to watch history at work, and purchase items to …
In the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture, you'll find these 5m+ snow monsters—giant towers of wind-carved rime formed by snow clinging to fir …
Near the Akiu Otaki Falls and the Akiu Onsen area, Rairaikyo Gorge is an easily-accessed scenic spot featuring a 20m-high cliff walk and some …
At 55m, Akiu Otaki Falls are an impressive sight. Considered one of Japan's three best waterfalls, these falls on the outskirts of Sendai in …
Established in 1441 by Date Mochimune, Sendai's Rinnoji Temple is not one of the city's hotspots, but it's worth a visit. The temple complex …
Akakura Onsen is one of the world's oldest ski areas, opening in the 1930s as Japan's first international ski resort. The resort consists of …
A theme park dedicated to celebrating Okinawa culture, plus loads of arts and crafts to try
