YORIKO MITSUHASHI

The distinctive architecture of Japanese castles lightly peppers the country's landscape.

Once boasting at least 5,000, Japan is currently home to about 50 castles one of which is the 14th century Himeji Castle.

The majestic structure served as an exotic backdrop in the Tom Cruise film, The Last Samurai. Japan is also home to featured jewelry designer style Yoriko Mitsuhashi.

YOSHI ISHIZUKA

Depending on the time of year, you can view wisteria, roses, dogwood, azaleas, and peonies within Jindai Botanical Garden in Tokyo, Japan.

There are over 4,500 varieties of trees and plant life spanning the length of the garden, as well as a greenhouse equipped with a lilly pond and tropical plants.

Tokyo is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Yoshi Ishizuka.