Tag: Historical Spots in Japan
Why Did America Choose to Bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Japanese Creation Myths Born from Water
Japan’s oldest stories are told in water
Ukai: The Ancient Japanese Art of Cormorant Fishing
Witness Japan’s 1,300-year-old spectacle of cormorant fishing in Gifu
Tracing Basho’s Journey: Visit Soka’s Historic Pine-Lined Promenade Near Tokyo
Follow haiku master Basho’s footsteps along Soka’s scenic pine-lined promenade, part of the old Nikko Kaido, just outside Tokyo
Tokyo Day Trip: Kawagoe’s Edo-Era Charm
Historic Streets, Sweet Shops and Edo-Era Charm
Exploring Mitsuiboshi Kaido: Japan’s Artisanal Heartlands
A journey through the Three Star Road, where ancient crafts, hidden villages, and modern creativity converge
Chiran, Kagoshima Travel Guide
Home to Kyoto-style gardens and the Peace Museum for kamikaze, Chiran offers a healthy dose of history and culture. Stephen Mansfield takes a walk.
Onomichi Travel Guide: Discover This Historic Port City
Once a pirate haunt, the port town of Onomichi in the Inland Sea still houses an intriguing array of temples, and a surprising number of cats and cat lovers. Stephen Mansfield goes exploring.
Kiso Valley: Walk in the Woods
Step back in time with a leisurely hike