8 Culture Anrakuji C. Rio Temple six in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Temple of Everlasting Joy. Originally founded by Kōbō Daishi,..
7 Culture Jizoji C. Rio The fifth temple of the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage, is also known as the Earthbearer's Temple. Kōbō Daishi founded the temp..
9 Culture National Museum of Modern Art Tokyo C. Rio The National Museum of Modern Art Tokyo, also know by the English acronym MOMAT, is located within walking distance of Akihabara..
6 Culture Kōgeikan Crafts Gallery C. Rio Residing just a mere seven minute walk from the main gallery of the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, is the Kōgeikan Craf..
10 Activities Winter Climbing Komagatake C. Rio A few winters ago, I was recruited by my climbing buddy to explore one of the valleys below Komagatake. It was to be a three day..
6 Culture Kusatsu Matsuri C. Rio On two occasions, I have had the pleasure of not only attending, but participating in one of the best matsuri (summer festivals)..
7 Activities Climbing Akagisan C. Rio Mount Akagi dominates the skyline of the City of Maebashi and its northern neighboring city Takasaki.
7 Activities Hiking to the Top of Naebasan C. Rio I have been told by many that the top of Naeba was an amazing experience. So when I saw that my next day off had clear skies I jumped..