Culture The Zelkova Trees of Seikei University Sleiman Azizi The 100-year old zelkova trees of Seikei University in Kichijoji, Tokyo, were listed as part of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan, an..
Historical Manazuru's Mitsu-ishi (Three Rocks) Tomoko Kamishima Mitsu-ishi, (the Three Rocks) is located at Cape Manazuru. Three large, sacred rocks sit in the sea, very close to shore. The rocks..
Museums Kanayamachi old town, Takaoka Jonathan Perry A walk through Kanayamachi, the old town of Takaoka
Culture Sylvanian Families Pop-Up Event 2021 Mar 27th - Jul 11th 2021 Past Event A special event taking place at Tottori's Kurayoshi Figure Museum centers around the Sylvanian Families. These little animal..
13 Gardens & Parks Shibata Sakura Festa - Riverbank Takako Sakamoto Every year in cherry blossom season, they hold the 'Shibata Sakura Festival' in Shibata town in Miyagi prefecture. Surprisingly,..
Culture Amongst the Blues Reynald Ventura I got the idea of planting a hydrangea shrub after a visit to Meigetsuin Temple in Kamakura a few years ago. Meigetsuin Temple..
Culture Tokyo Streets and People Photo Tour Daniel Vesey Tokyo Streets and People Photo Tour was a magnificent insight into street photography. The streets of Tokyo are overflowing wi..
15 Temples & Shrines Shirayama-hime Shrine Mandy Bartok Visit the head of the Shirayama Shrines in Japan in Ishikawa Prefecture.