Korakuen Garden
Constructed in 1687, Korakuen is one of Japan's three premier traditional gardens, distinguished by its vast, rolling lawns—a rarity in a country where moss and gravel typically dominate. Originally commissioned by Lord… see more
Okayama Castle
Nicknamed "Crow Castle" for its striking black timber boarding and gilded roof ornaments, Okayama Castle stands as a dramatic, dark contrast to Japan’s typically white fortresses. Though the original 1597 keep was destro… see more
Yayoi Kusama’s Yellow Pumpkin
Perched at the end of a concrete pier on Naoshima Island, Yayoi Kusama’s Yellow Pumpkin is perhaps the most recognizable symbol of Japan’s "Art Island" movement. Installed in 1994, it was the artist’s first pumpkin sculp… see more
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