Historical Afuri Shrine on Mt. Oyama Todd Wojnowski Afuri Shrine on Mt. Oyama (Oyama Afuri Jinja) is a Shinto shrine set on beautiful Mt. Oyama with amazing scenic views, a deep history..
Museums Searching for Ryoma Sakamoto Takako Sakamoto How to access to the places related to Ryoma Sakamoto, one of the most beloved Japanese heroes in history. The places are located..
Culture Goryokaku Fort of Hakodate Katherine Moore A Western Style Fortress but the site of battle of a very Japanese War. Visit the observation tower to best see its snowflake like..
Culture 7 Scenic Lighthouses in Japan Kim As an island nation, Japan has a significant coastline – and the varied topography including rugged cliffs, intricate bays, an..
Culture Daffodil Festival at Gongendo Park 2026-2025 Early Jan - Mid Feb Gongendo Park is renowned for its cherry blossom and rapeseed scenery. However, there are several different flowers grown seasonally..
Arts & Crafts The Road to Hagi Yaki Featured Hagi yaki is a famous and beloved style of pottery in Japan. So, what makes this Hagi ware so special?
Culture Learning about Omikuji Karen Zheng Divination is a common practice within the Japanese society and the wide variety of fortune-telling can sometimes be mind-boggling!..
Culture Shougenji Temple Shougenji Temple (聖玄寺, Shōugenji) is the head temple of Gugan Shinshu, which was founded in Fukui as a new sect of Jodo Shinshu in the Meiji Peri..