12 Temples & Shrines Statues and carvings of Yanaka Peter Sidell In the Yanaka district of Tokyo, the numerous temples and shrines are home to a wide range of statues and carvings.
Culture Tokugawa Garden and Art Museum Daniel Vesey Tokugawa Garden and Art Museum is a glimpse into the past beauty of Japan and a wonderful reflection of the present.
Traditional Tokyo and Niigata: Modern Vs. Traditional Featured In Tokyo, discover activities that integrate state-of-the-art technology and pop culture, and then, move to Niigata where you can immerse yourself in the
Culture Poppy and Flower Festival in Konosu Chikako Takahashi Poppy and Flower Festival from May 11 to 19, its three sites gives you seasonal joys with varieties of poppies, roses and local foods in early summer!
9 Culture Landmark Tower and Nippon Maru Takako Sakamoto Yokohama's Landmark Tower and Nippon Maru, a unique collaboration of 20th & 21st technology.
15 Religion Texture and pattern at Tōshō-gū Cathy Cawood Focusing on the mix of decorative patterns and natural textures at Nikko's most famous shrine, Tōshō-gū.
16 Culture Joen-ji and Surrounding Streets Joe Robinson Joen-ji is a picturesque and unremarkable temple, overlooked by some of... Listening to the wind shaking the wooden sotoba grave markers and dislodging
Festivals Sendai Violin and Piano Competition Justin Velgus May 23, 2016 The Sendai International Music Competition has returned to Sendai with its popular violin and piano performances 21 May-June 26.