Historical Kobe Muslim Mosque Komal Khiani Kobe Muslim mosque is the first mosque built in Japan and has survived the Second World War as well as the Great Hanshin earthquake...
Culture The Beauty of Honpukuji Temple Valentin DK Discover a unique temple, Honpukuji Temple, hidden in the unknown and beautiful island of Awaji. A place where modernity and history..
Historical Discovering Ako: Salt and City Tom Fay Nowadays, Ako is known throughout Japan for its famous salt, but it is also rising as an attractive travel destination thanks to..
Culture Joryu-ji Temple and Ise Forest Amanda Rogers Discover Awaji's natural beauty through Joryu-ji Temple within the Ise Forest. Connect with Japanese culture and embrace the..
Culture Kunjudo Jim Bouman Create your own incense or partake in a factory tour in Awaji-shima, just a day trip from Kobe or Osaka
8 Gardens & Parks Koko-en Garden Takane Shoji Koko-en Garden - a gorgeously groomed Japanese style garden that is just across from Himeji Castle.
Culture Himeji Castle and Engyoji Temple Rey Waters Historic Engyoji Temple, site of the Last Samurai. Also, the city of Himeji and Himeji Castle.
7 Temples & Shrines Kobe Jain Temple Manish Prabhune The foreign settlements in the late 19th century in Kitano-cho, Kobe, popularly known as ijinkan (foreigners' residences),..