Culture Japan Heritage Journey on Hashima Emi Takahata Delve into Hashima Island's UNESCO history, a coal mining town closed in 1974. Explore its past, witness natural changes, and..
Culture Sendai’s “For Love Or Money” Shrine Justin Velgus Nonaka Shrine is hidden among towering modern buildings in the downtown area of Sendai. People pray here for matchmaking and success..
Historical Gokuraku Temple and Beach Walk Steve Morton Whilst the main temples of Kamakura are known to virtually everyone, many other less well known places are waiting to be discovered...
Museums Discover Fukuoka's National Treasure Haruka Saijo The Fukuoka City Museum hosts the Golden Seal, a national treasure.
Culture Mantou Mitama Festival 2026 Late May Once a year, the spectacle of 100 shrine maidens dancing by lantern light can be seen in the forecourt of Hirohima Gokoku-jinja..
Culture Takekoma Inari Shrine Andrew Kehoe Takekoma is located in Iwanuma, Japan and is the second oldest Inari shrine in all of Japan.
Culture Meguro City Ward - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Meguro City Ward is known for its upscale neighbourhoods and chic atmosphere. Its temples and shrines include Daien-ji Temple, Jiyugaoka..
Culture Akebonoyama Plum Festival 2026 Feb 14th - Mar 8th At Chiba Prefecture's Akebonoyama Agricultural Park the plum trees are in full bloom from late February to early March, offering..