Culture Myoshinji Temple Adashino Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan. In 811 Kūkai is said to have founded a temple, then Honen altered it to the pres..
Culture Ehime Saijo Festival 2025 Mid Oct The Saijo Festival is held at the Kamo, Ishioka, Isono and Iizumi shrines in the middle of October, to give thanks for an abundant..
Culture Asagaya Tanabata Festival 2025 Early - Mid Aug Suginami Ward’s Asagaya neighborhood hosts one of the largest Tanabata Festival displays in Tokyo. Cruise down the covered sho..
Culture Enoshima: A Day in the Life of an Island Reynald Ventura Enoshima may not be as ‘branded’ a place as its illustrious and UNESCO World Heritage Site applicant neighbor Kamakura City bu..
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..
Culture Hara Museum of Contemporary Art Situated within a quiet residential area of Shinagawa, Tokyo, this contemporary art museum hosts nearly 1000 works showcasing an array of prolific artists..
Culture A Walk Through Ochanomizu Geraldine Buergel Located next to popular Akihabara, Ochanomizu offers a variety of interesting locations and historical landmarks.
6 Culture Steam Locomotive at Shimbashi Manish Prabhune Steam Locomotive at Shimbashi, a popular spot for Japanese 'salarymen' to meet on a Friday night, before going out for a..
