Culture The Grandness of Ise Jingu Arlene Bastion Geku and Naiku shine at Ise Jingu because they are full of myth, history, mystique, and are a long lasting testament to faith. Both..
Culture Sparkling Christmas at Shima Spain Village Nov 2nd - Dec 25th 2023 Past Event The Sparking Christmas event at Shima Spain Village is set to include a 7-meter high Christmas tree and other decorations alon..
Historical Senjuji in Tsu City Chris Glenn The largest Buddhist temple in Mie Prefecture, the Senjuji is surrounded by high earthen walls, with an impressive set of gate..
Historical Maruyama Senmaida Chris Glenn Senmaida means “One Thousand Rice Paddies”, but there are over 1,300 terraced paddies of all shapes & sizes cut into the hills..
10 Temples & Shrines A Day at Ise Jingu Benjamin Stock A collection of photos from Ise Jingu during the busy New Year's season
Museums Samurai Tenements & Merchant Houses Chris Glenn Gojoban Yashiki, one of the very few remaining samurai tenement houses left in Japan.
Museums Mikimoto Pearls Chris Glenn Just off the coast of Toba City in Mie Prefecture is Mikimoto Pearl Island, where the world’s first cultured pearls were creat..