Recommended Historical Todaiji Temple in Nara Stefanus Husin The largest wooden structure in the world and iconic landmark of Nara city.
Historical Kyoto Color Guide Veronica Carnevale Kyoto Prefecture is renowned for its traditional Japanese culture, temples, shrines, charming countryside, exquisite food, and more...
11 Temples & Shrines Five-story Pagoda of To-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima The five-story pagoda at To-ji Temple is both beautiful, and extremely strong. Those that designed the temple figured out a way..
Historical Spectacular Takigi Noh in Shitennoji Oct 14th - 15th 2023 Past Event A two-day event in which Noh, the world’s oldest active theater tradition, is combined with projection mapping to create a one..
Temples & Shrines Nikko Yabusame Archery Competition Mid May Yabusame Archery Competition at the Nikko Shunki Reitaisai Grand Spring Festival.
Traditional Maru: a Circle Elena Lisina Maru, or a circle, is encountered quite often in Japan – on the country's flag, at Shinto shrines and the sumo ring, and a..
Historical Kumano Brush Festival Late Sep Kumano produces 80% of Japan's calligraphy brushes- join this annual traditional celebration in honor of the humble "fude".
12 Traditional The Jizo Statues of Zojo-ji Temple Larry Knipfing For me, the most beautiful, saddest and unique part of Zojo-ji Temple is the rows and rows of clothed and decorated jizo statues