Culture Japanese Musical Instruments Elena Lisina A description of popular traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, taiko, shakuhachi, koto and biwa. The sound of the..
12 Gardens & Parks Jardin de Bagatelle, Kawazu Jessica A Paje Established as a sister park of Jardin de Bagatelle of Paris, France, on April 28, 2001, imagine a lifestyle of 18th Century French..
12 Culture Gokoku-jinja Shrine in Shizuoka Peter Sidell In the eastern part of Shizuoka city in central Japan, Gokoku-jinja is an impressive shinto shrine in a pleasant forest setting.
23 Culture A Visit to Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Elena Lisina Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha is the most important shrine associated with Mt. Fuji. Located Fujinomiya, the shrine sits in a large..
13 Culture Mishima Taisha Peter Sidell In Mishima in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Mishima Taisha is a large, historical Shinto shrine, with a tranquil carp pond, shady..
8 Temples & Shrines Shuzen-ji Hie Jinja Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Hie Jinja Shrine is one of the 3800 branch shrines under San-no So Honsha. In 807, priest Kukai set up this shrine at the same time..
17 Museums The Museum of Art in Atami City Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu Explore the diversity of artworks in the Museum of Art in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture where one can see a huge collection --..
26 Culture Hamamatsu Flower Park Elena Lisina Big botanical garden that one can visit any season. Displays over 3000 plants.