Temples & Shrines Temple of Aikido Arlene Bastion Kōzan-ji Temple is beautiful in its quiet peace, a fitting resting place for the founder of Aikido, the gentle art of self def..
16 Arts & Crafts Matsumoto Crafts Elena Lisina Samples of crafts such as oshie dolls popular in Matsumoto city.
Traditional Narai Post Town Elena Lisina Narai is one of the best preserved post towns of the Edo Period on the Nakasendo route.
13 Historical Memories of Kawaramachi Michelle Ishiki Kawaramachi, the neighborhood whered traditions of old Japan still linger on in the heart of Gifu City.
Traditional Hidden Gems in Western Tokyo Piti Koshimura Activities around Western Tokyo: sake tasting, washi workshop, aizome, ninja experience, tea ceremony, temple lodging, rafting and..
9 Gardens & Parks Yokohama’s Shomyo-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Shomyo-ji Temple was established in 1258 as a family temple of Hojo Sanetoki, one of the Kamakura clans. The garden of the temple..
8 Traditional Cherry Blossoms of Okazaki Castle Justin Dart Hundreds of sakura trees line the Yahagi river and surround Okazaki castle to create a pink cloud.
16 Historical Odawara Castle and Samurai George Popescu Odawara Castle has a long history tied in to the samurai.