Culture Okochisanso Garden Joe Robinson To reach this traditional garden on the outskirts of Kyoto, you walk through... before the garden closes at 5pm, as the sun hangs low in the sky and shrines
Culture Japan Heritage Journey on Hashima Emi Takahata productions including the James Bond film, “Skyfall” and the Japanese manga series... people were taken care of—an elementary school, a hospital, a theater, a shrine
Festivals Gojinjo Taiko Alena Eckelmann taiko performances imitating the battle on stage are now held at several shrines... around Wajima as part of summer festivals, for example the Okutsuhime Shrine
Culture Mitaka City - History & Landmarks Sleiman Azizi Grave of Osamu Dazai Located in Zenrin-ji Temple, the Grave of Osamu Dazai... Marker once directed Edo period pilgrims seeking out Inokashira Benten Shrine
Culture Kanazawa Coffee Festival 2026 Late May city of Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture is often nicknamed "Little Kyoto... The lineup of shops includes the likes of Coyote Coffee from Kyoto, Kariomons
Culture Tanabata Star Festival at Kongoji 2025 Monday - Jul 7th You can enjoy the festival at this temple close to Odawara in Kanagawa prefecture, not far from Tokyo.
15 Culture The Iconic Trees of Japan Elena Lisina and some of them are quite famous, such as Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto... Those huge trees can often be found in Shinto shrines, with sugi lining
