Culture Toki-no-mori Park on Sado Island Alena Eckelmann Toki-no-mori Park on Sado Island-Rare sight of the Japanese Crested Ibis
14 Culture Hosenji Temple In Izu-Taga Peter Sidell In the seaside town Izu-Taga near Tokyo's resort getaway Atami on the Izu peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Hosenji..
Culture Shougenji Temple Shougenji Temple (聖玄寺, Shōugenji) is the head temple of Gugan Shinshu, which was founded in Fukui as a new sect of Jodo Shinshu in the Meiji Peri..
Historical Chiba Family Magariya Sarashanti Outstanding 19th century farmhouse of architectural importance located in Tono, Iwate Prefecture
8 Culture Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Nicole Bauer I heard that Miyajiima is considered as one of the "three most beautiful spots" in Japan. This is likely due to this beautiful Itsukushima..
Festivals The Beer Fes in Nagaoka 2025 Aug 29th - 31st 2025 Past Event Billed as the largest craft beer event on the Sea of Japan coastline, the Beer Fes in Nagaoka is set to include a wide varie..
12 Street & Urban Yokohama's Osanbashi Pier Larry Knipfing Osanbashi Pier is astounding: It is surrounded by the sea, it features Yokohama's best view of the Minato Mirai skyline, and..
Historical Flower Viewing at Hannyaji Temple Paul Hackshaw Flower viewing at one of Japan's oldest temples in Nara