Culture Tsubaki Jinja Anonymous The imposing Tsubaki Shrine just south of central Matsuyama is a good place to see the regular performance of Shinto worship.
12 Himeji Castle - Finally Uncovered Camille Dufour-Blain Himeji castle is the biggest, the most visited and definitely the most famous castle in Japan and, now that the restoration i...
8 Culture Largest washi paper in the world Jerome Lee The largest washi paper in the world was made in Echizen city in Fukui Prefecture on Friday, 23rd May 2014, with many local j...
Accommodation Dining at KAI Matsumoto Rebecca Bourke You'll be amazed by the number of different foods you can eat in one meal!
17 Izumo Shrine's Fukui branch Takako Sakamoto The 900 kg sacred straw rope hanging from the eaves of Izumo Shrine's Fukui branch. Green and fresh, it is waiting for the vi...
Gardens & Pagoda of Eikan-do Temple Tomoko Kamishima The Gardens and Pagoda of Eikan-do Temple: The murmur of the streams was comfortable to my ears. And maple leaves beautiful w...
Beauty & Spa The Travels of Isabella Bird: III Amber Mezbourian Victorian adventurer Isabella Bird wanted to find the 'real Japan' so headed north into the wilds of Tohoku, braving snakes,...
Activities Utena Bathing Resort, Omishima Anonymous Utena Bathing Resort is one of the loveliest beaches in Ehime. The sand is clean, the water is clear, and the views to seawar...
Nightlife Tasting Sake at Meishu Center Rory Rutledge If you're looking to experience the taste of real Japanese sake, then I highly recommend stopping by Meishu Center if you are...
Transportation JR Sendai Station Jeremy Yap JR Sendai Station is located an hour train ride away from Tokyo via Shinkasen and it host a variety of train lines that run a...