Culture The Mummy of Dainichibo Temple Alena Eckelmann The Dewa Sanzan area is a mystical land of mountain ascentics and of "living Buddhas"- monks who mummified themselves in orde...
Food Dewa Sanzan Shōjin Ryōri Alena Eckelmann Heavenly vegetarian cuisine developed by mountain priests
Activities Tea and Tradition at Taneya Cathy Cawood Visit a beautiful traditional Japanese sweet shop in Omihachiman Himure Village that has been selling delicious sweets for ov...
Activities Visiting Lafcadio Hearn's Residence Mandy Bartok Learn a little bit about the life of famed novelist Lafcadio Hearn at his restored residence in downtown Kumamoto
Activities Ukiyo-e Ōta Memorial Museum of Art Hannah Morse A collection of rarely seen ukiyo-e prints in Harajuku.
Culture Ruins of Ikeshima, Coal Mine Island Avery Morrow Those with a taste for adventure should check out this thrilling tour of Japan's industrial heritage
18 Culture Worth a Michelangelo Alena Eckelmann Finding a treasure trove for beautiful frescos, statues and carved ceilings crafted by Ishikawa Uncho, also known as the "Mic...
Activities Free Wifi in Tokyo Subway Stations Todd Wojnowski Connect to the internet for free across the wide subway network of Tokyo Metro.
Activities Marvel at the Usuki Stone Buddhas Mandy Bartok Over 60 stone buddha statues dating from over a thousand years ago are carved into the cliffs outside of Usuki town in easter...
