Traditional Sumiyoshi Taisha of Osaka Elena Lisina Sumiyoshi Taisha of Osaka is a very popular place to visit for special occasions like Hatsumode (first visit to a shrine on Ne..
6 Traditional Visiting Great Buddha in Kamakura Elena Lisina Visiting the Great Buddha in Kamakura brings peace and serenity.
10 Historical Nigatsu-do Hall in Todaiji Temple Karen Zheng Designated as a National Treasure, Nigatsu-do (also known as ‘Hall of the Second Month) is located within the famous Todai-ji ..
Gardens & Parks Wasabi Special Elena Lisina Special place for those who like wasabi - you should visit it!
Arts & Crafts National Treasures and Important Cultural Propertie... Nov 14th - Dec 20th 2020 Past Event 2020 marks the 80th anniversary of the Nezu Museum Foundation, and a special exhibition will be held to celebrate this. Titled "National..
10 Temples & Shrines Kamakura Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Josef Diermair Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine is a small shrine compared to Kyoto-size shrines, but charming and very alive.
7 Festivals Aoi Matsuri in Photos Bonson Lam The Aoi Matsuri is one of the oldest and most celebrated festivals in Japan. So much so, the word “Matsuri” originally referre..
Historical The Spirit of Yamagata: a Virtual Journey 2021 Mar 13th 2021 Past Event Explore the Three Sacred Mountains of Dewa and learn about the ancient practices of Shugendo (the way of mountain worship) from..