10 Temples & Shrines En-no-ji Temple in Kita-Kamakura Tomoko Kamishima En-no-ji Temple in Kita-Kamakura enshrines the ten Kings of Hades—whom we meet when we die.
Historical Samurai Kanazawa Euan Prentis Kanazawa is the go-to city for samurai fanatics looking for a glimpse into the iconic culture and history.
7 Religion Kamigoto 2: Aosagaura Church Takako Sakamoto Photos of Kamigoto Island in Nagasaki: Aosagaura Church. There are many churches on Goto Islands. This is one of 29 churches on..
12 Religion Komyo-ji Temple of Kamakura Tomoko Kamishima Komyo-ji Temple is just a few steps from the sea, and the sea breeze here always seems to purify the temple’s precincts and vi..
9 Temples & Shrines Kamakura’s Joraku-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Joraku-ji Temple was established in 1237 by the 3rd Regent of the Kamakura Shogunate, Hojo Yasutoki who created the first set of..
Historical Nada no Kenka Matsuri - Day 2 José Manuel Zardain Nada no Kenka is celebrated in Himeji on October 14 and 15. A festival where floats carried by more than fifty men appear to fight..
12 Religion Kamigoto 3: Kashiragashima Church Takako Sakamoto Photos of Kamigoto Island in Nagasaki: Kashiragashima Church. This is one of 29 churches on Kamigoto Islands. Founded by Domingo..
9 Historical Sakitsu Chapel Bell & Lookout Bonson Lam Sakitsu is a fishing port that stood still while the world changed 180 degrees. The Gothic style Cathedral was built in 1934, and..