11 Historical Kyoto Enri-an Hermitage Tomoko Kamishima Although Kyoto's Arashiyama district is a famous sightseeing area today, it was rustic countryside 700 years ago. The lite..
Traditional My Okinawa World Adventure Corinna David Okinawa World is the best place to go to for authentic Okinawan culture.
14 Traditional The Straw Ropes of Kashima Futami Anonymous In early May, the straw rope between the twin rocks off Kashima Island is replaced. Spectators in fishing boats swarm around taking..
Traditional Teshima Yokoo House Jaclynn Seah Teshima Yokoo House is a seemingly traditional looking house in Teshima's Ieura district, which has a few contemporary art additions..
12 Temples & Shrines Iwafune-san Kosho-ji Temple Larry Knipfing 600 steps is quite a climb, but worth every bit of effort in this case; Iwafune-san Temple in rural Tochigi Prefectue is the most..
Traditional Kanto Festival Centre Kasia Szumna Anyone who have ever attended any Japanese festival, knows too well that it can be very confusing. Colorful kimonos and glittering..
Arts & Crafts The Pioneers: Masters of Edo Painting 2020 Sep 12th - Nov 8th 2020 Past Event A special exhibition titled "The Pioneers: Masters of Edo Painting" is taking place until November 8th at Osaka's Abeno Harukas..
20 Traditional Yamadera Colours in Autumn Amber Mezbourian Atmospheric in every season, Yamadera is perhaps at its most beautiful in early November when the leaves turn a variety of rich..