6 Temples & Shrines Jindaiji Temple, Tokyo Andrew Ng Jindaiji temple in one of Tokyo's suburbs is an easy trip to make. If you want an authentic atmosphere, this is the temple to..
12 Festivals Photo Highlights: Hiroshima Flower Festival Susan Tumanon The annual Hiroshima Flower festival held during Golden week features a flower parade and an array of performances.
Culture City of Water: Edo Outer Moat 2025 Nov 1st - 30th 2025 Past Event If you’re in Tokyo this November, don’t miss the dazzling "City of Water: Edo Outer Moat" projection show, part of the TOKYO N..
Culture Visiting the Kokeshi Temple Justin Velgus A simple temple in the Tsuchiyu Onsen, Fukushima hot spring town hides the secrets of Buddhism, kokeshi dolls, and ritual by fire...
14 Gardens & Parks Shimin no Mori & Flower Park Anonymous The people’s forest and flower park in Imabari is something of a throwback to the 1980s. Nevertheless, people continue to visi..
Historical Nakagawa Shrine Justin Dart Nakagawa Shrine in Nakatsugawa City, dedicated to the three goddesses of the Kiso River and childbirth.
Museums Hatakeyama Museum of Fine Art Peter Sidell In the centre of Tokyo, Hatakeyama Museum of Fine Art houses a collection of beautiful artworks and objects related to Japanes..