Culture Shikoku Pilgrimage's Mairi Path Arlene Bastion About Temples 71-77 which form the Mairi Path, and its origins, Iyadani-ji. A sad story but henro are happy coming closer to Nirvana...
Culture Miracle-working Kannon at Hase-dera Tomoko Kamishima NARA: Miracle-working Kannon at Hase-dera Temple was popular among rich nobles 1000 years ago. Praying here was popular among ..
Gardens & Parks Shimabara Castle Mandy Bartok Learn about the Shimabara peninsula's revolutionary ties to Christianity at the museum in the main keep of Shimabara Castle.
Historical Ikegami Honmonji in Ota, Tokyo Todd Wojnowski Ikegami Honmonji is an incredibly beautiful Buddhist temple widely spread across the top of a hill in Tokyo's Ota Ward. It contains..
Museums Memorial Ship Hakkoda-Maru Bridget Ye Built in 1964, the Hakkoda-Maru was a transport ship that carried trains from Aomori, in the north of Honshu Island, to Hakodate,..
Culture The Sights of Kishiwada Tom Fay An introduction to the historical and cultural attractions of Kishiwada, including the castle, danjiri (festival) hall, and places..
6 Historical Karatsu Castle Mandy Bartok Karatsu Castle sits at the edge of Karatsu city with sweeping views over the Genkai Sea.
Entertainment Unique Things To Do in Suwa Featured We take a look at some of the more bizarre locations in and around the Suwa area of the city including hot springs, freshwater eel..