15 Temples & Shrines Meguro Ward's Otori Shrine Justin Velgus Otori does have an interesting but complicated history of conquered barbarians, ancient birds, and the power of prayer, but y..
Religion Ruins of Moto-Yakushi Temple Alena Eckelmann Located in a quiet suburb and surrounded by paddy fields and gardens lays the healing place of an imperial couple: Emperor Tenmu..
12 Temples & Shrines Quiet and Tranquil Kurodani Temple Larry Knipfing Kurodani Temple is not on the 'Recommended List' of guide books. It's on mine! It doesn't try to impress you, and..
Temples & Shrines The Makabe Stone Lanterns Jamila Brown The stone lanterns of Makabe town in Ibaraki Prefecture are known for their beauty.
Gardens & Parks Ueno Park Part 2 Gonzague Gay-Bouchery The second part of my trip to Ueno Park, exploring Toshogu Shrine, Ueno Park Pagoda, Bentendo Hall Temple and the Shinobazu Pond
23 Historical Gohyaku Rakan in Kawagoe Anne Lauenroth Gohyaku Rakan, Buddha's 540 stone disciples at Kitain Temple in Kawagoe.
11 Temples & Shrines Kamakura Hokai-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Hokai-ji Temple was built at the place where Hojo’s residence used to be. The temple grounds are almost always in the bloom of..
13 Temples & Shrines Hodosan Shrine in Nagatoro Cathy Cawood Gorgeously decorated Hodosan Shrine in Nagatoro, Saitama