Religion Our Lady of Akita Catholic Church Bonson Lam Seitai Hoshikai in Japanese means the Institute of the Handmaids of the Holy Eucharist. It is a community of nuns living a life..
12 Temples & Shrines Kozenji Temple Bryan Baier Kozenji is a gorgeous Buddhist temple nestled against the Chuo Alps in Komagane Nagano. It perfectly blends human construction with..
Traditional 47 Ronin Memorial in Tokyo Elena Lisina The memorial to the legendary 47 Ronin at Sengakuji Temple in Tokyo.
14 Traditional Konpira-san, Kagawa Ben Beechey Konpira-san is a Shinto shrine in the town of Kotohira in Kagawa, Shikoku. It sits on top of Mount Zozu and provides great views..
9 Historical Kongofukuji Temple at Cape Ashizuri Sandra Isaka Kongofukuji is the 38th temple along Shikoku's 88 Sacred Temple Pilgrimage. Located at Cape Ashizuri, it is one of the most..
Historical Miyazu Catholic Church Robert Van Egghen Miyazu Catholic Church is the oldest church in Japan, with a fascinating clash of Japanese and Western styles and culture
23 Historical Gohyaku Rakan in Kawagoe Anne Lauenroth Gohyaku Rakan, Buddha's 540 stone disciples at Kitain Temple in Kawagoe.
12 Temples & Shrines Daisho-in Buddhist Temple, Miyajima Nicole Bauer The setting of the various temple buildings of Daisho-in Buddhist temple in Miyajima that is quite dramatic and I felt like I was..
