Historical Enoshima-jinja Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Enoshima-jinja Shrine, which consists of three smaller shrines, is generally regarded as the holy place for Benten, one of the seven..
Culture Oouo Shrine Legend has it that locals invited a corrupt magistrate to a party on Okinoshima Island over three centuries ago. However, after he was lured to the remote..
Culture Explore Ako, Tatsuno, and Himeji with Ease From Kam... Joanna Ligon On the coast of Hyogo Prefecture, the towns of Ako, Tatsuno, and Himeji offer a journey that blends Japan’s natural beauty wit..
Culture Sapporo Odori Park 5 (1Review) Odori Park (Odori Koen) is a 13-block open space that stretches 1.5 kilometers from east to west. It is just under 7.9 hectares and is located in the..
Culture Gokoku Shrine Located on the grounds of Hiroshima Castle, Hiroshima Gokoku Jinja (広島護国神社) is a Japanese Shinto Shrine in central Hiroshima City. "Gokoku" S..
Museums Gifu Castle, Park and Ropeway Dee Kernke Gifu castle and Ropeway provides a marvelous view of Gifu City and the Naragarawa River from the top of Mt. Kinka. It was from this..
Festivals Akagi Shrine Akio Negishi Akagi Shrine is a well-known sightseeing spot where you can take in 4 seasons of nature's delights.
Culture The Japanese Language Barrier Emma Sletteland My experience moving to Japan without knowing any Japanese, surviving the language barrier, and slowly starting to break it.