Culture Buddha Hill in Makomanai Mar'yana Kovalchuk Designed by the Pritzker-winner architect Tadao Ando, this is a sanctuary of peace and meditation.
Culture Fuchu City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Fuchu City is home to many public spaces. Offering something for everyone, these spaces include Fuchu no Mori Park, Musashino...
Activities Ushio Bairin Plum Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Taking place annually from mid-February to early March, the Ushio Bairin Plum Festival welcomes spring's arrival in a spectac...
Culture Mito Okushi Kaizuka Fureai Park Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Mito in Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture, Okushi Kaizuka Fureai Park is a small, pleasant park, but with an unusu...
Culture Kumamoto Castle Restoration Update Yui Yamaguchi Kumamoto City Government is planning to complete reconstruction of the outside of the castle tower by March 2021. It will be ...
9 Activities Mizukami Country Park Hoihoi Hiroba Yui Yamaguchi Mizukami Country Park has an obstacle course, long slides and a kids playground, all set in spacious grounds. Come here with ...
Culture Akiko Endo at Hiratsuka Art Museum 2021 Peter Sidell The art museum in Hiratsuka, close to Tokyo in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, is holding a large-scale exhibition of works by a...
Culture Meguro City Ward - Landmarks & History Sleiman Azizi Meguro City Ward is a stylish residential area home to many interesting landmarks and historical spots. These include La Vita...
Culture Edogawa City Ward - Landmarks & History Sleiman Azizi Edogawa City Ward is home to a surprising number of landmarks and historical sites. These include Crystal View, the Edogawa C...
Culture Kunitachi City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Surprisingly, Kunitachi City is home to relatively few temples and shrines but with some quality locations. These include Aoy...
