Historical Seishin-ji Temple Park in Mihara Paul Walsh Well and truly off the beaten path, Seishin-ji is in a beautiful setting and the story of its founding and its rebirth is an interesting..
Culture Holocaust Education in Fukuyama Mary Kawai It may be a surprise that Japan, estimated to have fewer than 1,000 residents following the Jewish faith, has a museum dedicated..
9 Temples & Shrines Miyajima's Daisho-in Temple Anonymous Miyajima's Daisho-in Temple makes a spectacular gateway to Mt. Misen. The temple is a large complex of beautiful buildings on..
Museums Kumano's Famous Brush Town Gerard Spalding The city of Kumano is the number one producer of fude (brushes) in Japan.
Historical Miyajima Walking Tour Chantelle Silva A guided tour of the sacred island of Miyajima, where you will learn all about its history, its Buddhist and Shinto infusion and..
12 Traditional Flower Festival Yosakoi Parade JJ Walsh Hiroshima's flower festival features dancing troupes from across Japan in amazing costumes doing synchronized Yosakoi on the..
14 Culture Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome Larry Knipfing Along with the Peace Memorial Museum itself, Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome has become a symbol of peace, visited by pilgrims..
Culture Ioji Temple at Tomonoura Jaclynn Seah Where to find the best view with the least crowd in picturesque Tomonoura, Fukuyama