12 Temples & Shrines Shirahige Shrine Cathy Cawood The "floating" tori at Shirahige Shrine is smaller than the tori at Miyajima, but forms a beautiful scene against the backdrop of..
Historical Zentsuji Temple Anna Sheffer Experience the birthplace of one of Japan's most renowned Buddhist monks.
12 Temples & Shrines Kyoto Entoku-in Temple Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Entoku-in Temple: Home of Nene, legal wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and a mysterious rock garden
Temples & Shrines Big Buddha's Legacy in Nara Anonymous Throughout many centuries, a pair of eyes have taken care of Nara. They belong to Big Buddha (Daibutsu), the biggest bronze Buddha..
6 Temples & Shrines Kinkakuji Steve Leavett-Brown Kinkakuji, more commonly known as the Golden Temple, is as beautiful as it is enigmatic. Originally constructed as a villa, so when..
Historical Images of Cows and Bulls in Japan Elena Lisina Images of cows and bulls are quite rare at Japanese temples and shrines, but they are quite popular in the Aizu region of Fuku..
Historical A Day Trip to Yūki, Ibaraki Niaya Harper Yūki, Ibaraki - A city with a long tradition of Japanese textile and craft and the birthplace of Yūki-Tsumugi.
Historical Making Waves In Isumi City Featured Although many people know about “The Great Wave,” few know that the work is thought to have been inspired by a lesser-known ar..