Culture Awashima Jinja Shrine Erika Arceo Awashima Jinja Shrine: Home for mysterious “memorial dolls”
Culture Kishu Lacquerware Alena Eckelmann Kuroe Town’s traditional lacquerware craft aims to find “traditional beauty in everyday life”.
Culture Mystical Koya-san Pete Martin This shirt extract describes part of a day at Mount Koya from Pete Martin's journey throughout Japan, as part of his circumnavigation..
11 Historical Shingu's Jofuku Memorial Park Allison Morris If you’re visiting Shingu – especially via train – there’s no excuse to not stop by Jofuku Park as it’s across the street from..
Culture Kitsumoto Jinja - The "Mandarin" Shrine Alena Eckelmann The Shinto God of Mandarins is worshipped at Kitsumoto Shrine located in Kainan City. This is near the mikan orchards of Arida,..
12 Culture Grand Shrine of Kumano Hongu Taisha Larry Knipfing The grand shrine for over 3000 Kumano shrines around Japan, Kumano Hongu Taisha is truly dignified and beautiful.
Culture The Sento Experience at Koufuku-Yu José Manuel Zardain Visiting a sento is an experience which will make you notice its rich and long-held tradition in the country. This is a definitive..
Culture Adventuring in Kumano Róisín Finnerty The stunning backdrop of Nachi Waterfalls has become an iconic photo of Japan. Why not come and discover the area for yourself?..