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 Tama City - History & Landmarks Sleiman Azizi Tama City sits at the south-western edge of Tokyo. Its history and landmarks include the Birikubo no Shii tree, the Tama New T..
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 Cultural Discoveries in Yamagata Tom Roseveare Yamagata is a fantastic cultural destination to discover some of Tohoku's varied treasures. Explore some of its cultural highlights,..
Culture Historic Exploration and Architecture Along a Forgo... Veronica Carnevale Follow us on an adventure through some of the country’s most cherished historic architecture, and be sure to keep this article..
Historical Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto Sam Hardwick Yasaka Shrine is located in the Gion district of Kyoto, and is not too far from the very popular shopping streets that feature the..
Culture Zoshigaya Cemetery, Ikebukuro Allan Murphy Take in the intriguing atmosphere of a large and typical Japanese cemetery, and make your discoveries.
Culture Obi Castle Obi Castle was originally completed in 1588. It was built by the Tsuchimochi clan in the Nanboku-cho period, but most of its structure dates from the..