Culture Haruna Shrine This beautiful Shinto shrine in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, was founded in 586 during the first year of Emperor Yomei's reign. The Haruna Shrine is..
Culture Yakushiji Temple Yakushiji Temple is regarded as one of the oldest and most important temples in Japan, which is no surprise given its impressive status. The temple is..
Culture Yubana Festival 2026 Friday - May 15th Every year on May 15th, the Yubana Festival is held at Hirayu Onsen in Takayama City. The event serves as a way for the local community..
Culture Seaweed and Sightseeing in Iwate Veronica Carnevale Iwate is Japan’s second largest prefecture area-wise and is located in the country’s northeastern Tohoku region. In this massi..
Culture Oyamazumi Shrine In the middle of Honshu and Shikoku, there's an island named Omishima which plays host to a Shinto shrine that served as a samurai mecca for more..
Culture Fukui Prefecture - The Luck of The Draw Day One Rey Waters Little known Fukui Prefecture is filled with excellent historic attractions, beautiful landscapes, and much more.
Culture Kyoto: My Alternative Top 3 Temples Peter Sidell Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto is home to hundreds of shrines and temples: here are three of my favourite less visited ones...
Historical Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Featured Omori Town is part of the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine World Heritage Site, which is one of Japan’s most important mining areas.