Culture Ofusa Kannon Temple Alena Eckelmann A gem of a temple, located in a quiet suburb of Kashihara City, invites worshippers to linger. This is the Ofusa Kannon Temple,..
Culture Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum Kim Bergström If you enjoy modern art, the Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art is a fantastic spot to visit. It's filled with..
Culture Takeo City Library Kim Bergström Takeo City Library has modern architecture, books for sale, and even a Starbucks on site. Behind the main library building there's..
Culture Kashihara Jingu Shrine Alena Eckelmann Kashihara Jingu, a large shrine surrounded by lush forest, enshrines Emperor Jimmu, the legendary first imperial ruler of Japan,..
Activities Come for the Castle, Stay for the Sake: Himeji Rachel E T Davies Himeji Castle is a both a national treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and considered one of the best examples of Japanese..
Culture Noh Discovering Tradition Featured Noh theatre workshop in Tokyo creates an immersion into the traditional world of performing arts in Japan.
Culture Shinagawa Street Culture and Festivities Geoff Day Shinagawa, based in the heart of what was once a more traditional Tokyo, is one of Japan's most interesting neighborhoods.
Activities Things to Do in Omori Japan Travel Although Omori has a more modern and metropolitan feel these days, you can still find many shrines in the area, and Shinto festivals..