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..
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..
6 Historical Lights and Paper Cranes Ciara Long LED lit paper cranes and floating lights in the river near the Atomic Bomb Dome.
Historical I & You Ichiba [Closed] JJ Walsh Old and lackluster, but still interesting to wander around and see stalls, shops, pubs and places to eat that have been around for..
Culture Tradition of Tondo Matsuri JJ Walsh At Shrines around the city, small New Year festivals called Tondo Matsuri are held to burn old good luck charms and to roast mochi..
42 Culture Japanese Kaleidoscope Elena Lisina The various photos of places, people, and images that give an impression of the life in Japan. Reminds me of a kaleidoscope!
Historical Fukuzen-ji & Taichoro Pavilion Paul Walsh "The most beautiful scenic view in all of Japan" is how 18th century Korean envoys described the view from Fukuzen-ji Temple and..
Culture Cherry Blossom Masterpieces 2021 Mar 27th - May 30th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Wood One Museum of Art looks into a variety of masterpieces that depict cherry blossoms,..