12 Temples & Shrines Kairakuen Garden in Spring Susan Tumanon Kairakuen garden was built by Nariaki Tokugawa, the 9th lord of Mito. The name Kairaku means to share pleasures with people.
Culture Japanese Lanterns Elena Lisina Different lanterns in Japanese gardens and temples serve not just as lighting but also for decoration.
Culture Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery Kylie Plester Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery is a contemporary fine arts gallery with frequently changing special exhibitions.
Culture Motsuji Temple The Motsuji Temple was once a large and important temple of the Tendai sect and consisted of numerous buildings. Today Motsuji is best known for his garden,..
Culture Joeiji Temple Joeiji Temple (常栄寺) is a zen buddhist temple famous for its garden designed by Sesshu, a renowned monk and painter in the Muromachi Period. The g..
Culture Suginami Cedar Avenue in Nikko Cathy Cawood 400 year old Suginami Cedar Avenue in Nikkō holds the Guinness World Record for the longest tree-lined avenue in the world.
Culture Nakano Central Park Sleiman Azizi Nakano Central Park is a family friendly green space serviced by local businesses, restaurants and hosts frequent community events..
Culture Machiya Houses in Imai-Cho Alena Eckelmann White plastered walls, tiled roofs and dark-wood latticed windows, these were the trademarks of the merchant houses in wealthy..