8 Culture Reflections of Shosei-En, Kyoto Peter Sidell In Japan's historic former capital of Kyoto, Shosei-En is a beautiful traditional garden landscaped around a large pond, which..
12 Gardens & Parks Zushi Marina & Ohsaki Koen Park Tomoko Kamishima Zushi Marina and the cape called Ohsaki Koen Park are a nice place for sunset lovers. The evening sea breeze will make you feel..
10 Temples & Shrines Kamakura’s Zuisen-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Zuisen-ji Temple has a Zen rock garden designed by Muso Soseki who was not only a high level Zen Buddhist monk but also a Zen artist...
Culture Akishima City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Akishima City is known for its underground water reservoirs but the city's temples and shrines with their many cultural assets..
Culture Ohi Shrine - Funabashi Daijingu Elizabeth S Ohi Shrine or Funabashi Daijingu, the oldest and largest shrine in Funabashi, has long associations with the shoguns and Ise Shrine...
Culture Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art Peter Sidell In Fukushima in northern Japan, the prefectural museum of art is home to a varied collection of interesting artworks, both local..
Culture Bizen Osafune Sword Museum’s Deadly Beauties Arlene Bastion The rather romantic allure of the swords at this museum comes from their design intended for slaying power, making them deadly beauties...
12 Traditional Want to See Kimono While in Kyoto? Larry Knipfing Want to see kimono while in Kyoto? Here are a few suggestions on where to go to see some real beauties!