8 Temples & Shrines Lake Onuma and Akagi Shrine Cathy Cawood Red shrine and bridge in beautiful Gunma scenery
Temples & Shrines Struggles through Life and Death Justin Velgus Beloved writer, teacher, vegetarian, and social activist, Kenji Miyazawa lived a colorful life.
Historical Kamaishi Iron and Steel Museum Malcome Larcens The museum and Hashino steel making blast furnace is a great way to find out about this important part of modern Japan
Culture Misawa Aviation and Science Museum Justin Velgus The Misawa Aviation and Science Museum is an interactive, family-friendly destination located next to the Misawa military base in Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Culture Whisky and Spirits Festival in Yokohama 2026 Late Apr The Whisky and Spirits Festival in Yokohama is set to showcase not only Western-originating liquors such as whisky and gin, but also Japanese shochu and
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