Culture Saimyoji Temple Elizabeth S Saimyoji, Mashiko's Shingon Buddhist temple, replete with heritage structures, is one of the oldest in east Japan. It's..
15 Religion Texture and pattern at Tōshō-gū Cathy Cawood Focusing on the mix of decorative patterns and natural textures at Nikko's most famous shrine, Tōshō-gū.
Arts & Crafts Modern Mashiko Ceramics Exhibition 2020-2021 Nov 17th 2020 - Feb 28th 2021 Past Event Mashikoyaki, or Mashiko ware, is one of Japan's most famous pottery types. A special event at the Mashiko Museum of Ceramic..
8 Culture Hongu Shrine in Nikko Lily Hongu Shrine in Nikko is an auxiliary shrine of Futarasan Shrine. Registered as one of the 103 World Heritage buildings of the Temples..
Historical Zazen in Tochigi's Ohtawara Camille Dufour-Blain If you want to experience the history and traditions of Japanese's culture first hand and enjoy a great scenery at the same..
Historical 500 Yen Boat Ride, Tochigi City Stacy Kurokawa On a sunny Sunday morning in September our family went for a walk along the Uzuma River in Tochigi City and much to our delight,..
Culture Meiso no Mori Sleiman Azizi Japan is home to many spiritual retreats. Meiso no Mori is one such retreat in Tochigi Prefecture. Based on the Naikanho method..
Historical Ancient city of Nikko Suwannee Payne Walking in the ancient city of Nikko is like walking in an enchanted forest. There are big cedars hundreds of years old standi..