Festivals Mii-dera Cherry Blossom Awa Odori 2026 Early Apr Shiga's Mii-dera Temple is set to host a lively new event this spring—the Mii-dera Cherry Blossom Awa Odori— bringing the vibrant spirit of Tokushima’s
12 Culture Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Shizuoka Peter Sidell Set on a forested hill in Japan's Shizuoka city, Kiyomizu-dera is a peaceful, atmospheric Buddhist temple.
Culture Myoryu-ji (Ninja-dera) in Kanazawa Mandy Bartok Take a peek into Kanazawa's so-called Ninja Temple on a guided visit to Myoryu-ji.
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Culture Hina Doll Festival in Enzan 2026 Mid Feb - Mid Apr from the Meiji and Showa Eras, as well as special hanging hina decorations and beautifully made padded fabric pictures on display at Kanzo Yashiki in Enzan
Arts & Crafts San'in Route: Kyoto, Hyogo and Tottori Tom Roseveare Discover the secrets of the San'in Kaigan Geopark
Culture The Beauty and Charm of Yamagata Niaya Harper Dewa Sanzan Designated as a Japan Heritage in the year 2016, Dewa Sanzan... Dewa Sanzan is regarded as a place of pilgrimage, and the journey through
Culture Breathless on Mount Haguro Arlene Bastion The tiring walk up Haguro to reach Sanjin Gosaiden goes through ancient cedar forests and provide mental stamina, but the Shrine is the true magnet, being
