Culture The Truth About Abenoseimei Scott Brause The soothsayer and diviner Abenoseimei fought many battles with the sorcerer Ashiya Doman, but little is known of their last confrontation...
Culture Mejiro no Mori Sleiman Azizi Mejiro no Mori is a local forest area in Toshima City. Established by residents wanting to protect against development, the wood..
Museums Sake Plaza: Mecca of the Sake Trade Gordon Heady Japan's Sake Plaza is the national headquarters of the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association. The association is one of the..
8 Temples & Shrines Tokei-ji, the Divorce Temple Brian Wood-Koiwa A small peaceful temple nestled in the cool shaded hillside near Kita-Kamakura station. Enjoy a walk through the lush green forest..
6 Museums Wonder Museum Michael Flemming The Okinawa Zoo is a wide open nature park of multiple fun zones including its three story Wonder Museum full of pint size exhibits..
15 Temples & Shrines Meguro Ward's Otori Shrine Justin Velgus Otori does have an interesting but complicated history of conquered barbarians, ancient birds, and the power of prayer, but y..
10 Historical Shogi in Tendo City Hannah Warren The streets of Tendo are littered with shogi references to remind us that it is the biggest producer of shogi pieces in Japan.
