Stroll through Koraku-en, one of Japan’s top three landscape gardens, and enjoy other inspiring gardens and springtime blooms.
See ancient architectural gems of Japan and China, including the Golden Pavilion of Kinkaku-ji, Himeji Castle, and the Lingyin Temple.
Enjoy a special guest lecture focusing on modern Japan’s place in the global economy, and learn about the design of 21st-century Shanghai during a visit to the Urban Planning Exhibition Center.
Participate in hands-on activities including calligraphy, flower arrangement, and tea and sake tastings.
Admire cultural treasures of jade, porcelain, bronze, and priceless paintings in the Shanghai Museum.
Witness the grace and beauty of one of Kyoto’s maiko (geisha in training) during a private performance.
