Culture Katsura Imperial Villa The Katsura Imperial Villa, or Katsura Detached Palace, is a villa with associated gardens and outbuildings in the western suburbs of Kyoto, Japan. It..
Culture Kenchoji Temple Kenchoji is Kamakura’s oldest Zen temple and is recognized as the top temple of the city’s Five Great Zen Temples. It was originally founded by regent..
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..
19 Culture Indoor Parks and Greenhouses Elena Lisina Roofed parks and greenhouses with floral gardens can be found in many parks across Japan. Each of them have unique features and..
Culture Kimono Experience Anonymous Matsuyama has several shops where visitors can try on kimono and yukata, and wear them all day for a reasonable fee. Why not try..
Entertainment Views From Caretta Shiodome Nathan Meyers While many will immediately default to the more popular Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building..
Historical Osaka Tenmangu Shrine Saskia Gilmour Osaka Tenmangu, or 'Tenjisan' as it's known by the locals, is the most famous of all the tenjin/tenmangu shrines throughout..
Culture Shibuya City Ward - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Shibuya City Ward may be Japan's home of youth culture and commercial power but many of its temples and shrines are also must-visit..