Historical Shimoda - Perry Road David Hallman History buffs can walk in the footsteps of Perry in Part One of this Three Part guide to Shimoda
8 Culture The Old Asakura House Scott Brause The old Asakura House in Tokyo is a treasure of the Taisho era. For those interested in Japanese residential architecture, this..
6 Culture Ebisu Shrine Kim Bergström Ebisu Shrine is a pocket of tranquility in the heart of busy Tokyo. The small shrine is completely surrounded by office buildings,..
Culture Botchan Train Museum The Botchan Railway Museum is designed as a museum for everyone. It tells the story of the Iyotetsu Railway, which has been available to the citizens..
Culture Verny Park Originally opened in 1946 and revamped in 2001, Verny Park (ヴェルニー公園) is a French styled garden overlooking Kanagawa’s Yokosuka Port. The park..
14 Temples & Shrines Hokkaido Jingu in Sapporo Valerie Kor Children celebrate the shichi-go-san festival with their families
Culture Yushima Tenmangu 4 (1Review) Yushima Tenmangu, also known as Yushima Tenjin, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Tenjin, the god of learning. It is conveniently located in Bunkyo City,..
Culture Kongorin-ji Temple Kongorin-ji Temple is a peaceful place to relax, off the beaten path. If you want to venture outside the popular tourist spots of Kyoto and get away from..