Historical Samurai Gardens of Kitabatake Chris Glenn It’s hard to believe that the beautiful 14th Century Kitabatake Gardens, one of Japan’s three major samurai gardens, was the s..
Historical Tranquility at Tsu's Shitennouji Chris Glenn There is something special about the Shitennouji temple and grounds that makes it different. A calmness that you can feel in your..
Culture Visit Ise Shima Toba Featured As a long-established destination for the Japanese people, journey off the beaten path and experience what Ise Shima has to offer...
Museums Osatsu Ama San, Woman Diver Museum Chris Glenn If you’ve ever seen the James Bond movie “You Only Live Twice”, you may remember scenes of the traditional Japanese white clot..
Arts & Crafts Ise Katagami Museum Jeanne Austry Ise katagami is an ancient Japanese craft where paper stencil were used to create ornaments on kimono and clothes.
7 Gardens & Parks Spring at Miyagawa-Tsutsumi Park Ann Yamagishi With over 1000 cherry blossom trees, it is bar none Mie's most impressive sakura display
8 Temples & Shrines The Holy Shinto Shrine Ise Jingu Masato Kitamura Ise Jingu in Ise City is the most sacred Shinto shrine in Japan. Last year (2013) the famous Shikinen Sengu ceremony was held again,..