Culture Islands Of Goddesses Arlene Bastion arising from the chewed up bits of a sword given Amaterasu by her brother, Susano
Temples & Shrines Temple of Aikido Arlene Bastion Kōzan-ji is among Tanabe’s many distinctive temples, all part of the Kumano
Culture Celebrating Christmas in Japan Joanna Ligon Futako-Tamagawa Rise Skate Garden (Tokyo) An open-air ice skating rink... located within the stylish shopping and entertainment complex of Futako-Tamagawa
Culture Akita: Art and Culture Veronica Carnevale Park in Akita City’s center, primarily showcases art from the Masakichi Hirano
Gardens & Parks Autumn in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide Joanna Ligon Kumano Kodo, Wakayama: Ancient pilgrimage paths winding through cedar forests
Culture Tamagawa Onsen Bonson Lam Towada, rode a few kilometres into the mountains, and back down to the Kusano
Culture Amami Village Gary Luscombe forgotten, especially in comparison to their more famous cousin, the Kumano
Culture Nagoya City Art Museum Peter Sidell including screen prints by Roy Liechtenstein and a pop-art abstract by Frank