Historical Kyoto Manpuku-ji Temple in Summer Tomoko Kamishima Manpuku-ji Temple in Kyoto is a temple which keeps the manner of Ming Dynasty in their style
Culture The Past and Present of Byodoin Scott Brause Byodo-in could arguably be called the Sistine Chapel of Japanese temple art & architecture. The Phoenix Hall's Amida Buddha..
14 Culture The Phoenix Hall of Byōdō-in Hugo Kempeneer Phoenix hall looks colorful with its new vermilion paint. Inside Chudo of Phoenix Hall is statue of Amitabha Tathagata, dating back..
Historical Obakusan Mampukuji Tony Mariani Obakusan Mampukuji - Head Temple in Japan of the Obaku sect of Zen Buddhism
Historical Zazen at Mampukuji Temple Michael Papp Zazen is a style of Zen meditation, which is said to have begun in Japan in the 6th century. You can participate in this mediation..
Culture Uji: Get Off Kyoto's Beaten Track Elena Georgiou Although slightly off the beaten-track, Uji is a great place to visit if you're already in nearby Kyoto or Osaka. Read here..
13 Festivals Cormorant Fishing on the Uji River Takako Sakamoto Unique Cormorant Fishing on the Uji River has a long history. Held from mid June to late Sept.
15 Culture Ming Style Beauty in Manpuku-ji Tomoko Kamishima Ming Style Beauty in Manpuku-ji: The floors of the corridors, passageways, and insides of the halls are covered with diamond-s..
