Culture Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) Takane Shoji Some interesting trivia, as well as a historical narrative of one of Japan's most celebrated shrines - Meiji Jingu, or Meiji..
10 Temples & Shrines Yushima Tenjin Takane Shoji Built in commemoration of Sugawara no Michizane, a figure regarded as the god of scholarship, the Yushima Shrine is one of Tok..
Museums Osagoe Folk Village Museum in Fukui Takako Sakamoto At Osagoe Folk Village Museum in Fukui City, there are five old Japanese houses with thatched roofs preserved in an idyllic setting...
Historical Kanegasaki Shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Kanegasaki Shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui, enshrines two tragic princes of the Southern Court, but it is now renowned as a 'Power..
12 Gardens & Parks Vivid Autumn Colors in Korankei Takako Sakamoto Vivid Autumn Colors in Korankei: I was mesmerized by its beauty and enjoyed the gorgeous autumn colors here.
Culture Eishoji Temple, Tsuruga: Fukui Takako Sakamoto Eishoji Temple (Tsuruga, Fukui) is the family temple of the famous Japanese samurai from Sengoku period, Otani Yoshitsugu. He died..
14 Gardens & Parks Yokokan Garden: Summer Stroll Takako Sakamoto Yokokan Garden in Fukui is a traditional, beautiful, yet comfortably compact Japanese garden. Its natural beauty can be enjoyed..
16 Culture One Summer Day at Yokokan, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Yokokan Villa and Garden in Fukui: One of Japan's best-kept secrets has been ranked high (Top 3) in a distinguished American..