6 Culture Japan Up Close and Afar Sleiman Azizi A series of photos asking whether not Japan really is a land of contradictions. From Chiba Prefecture in the east to Hiroshima in..
Festivals Sendai's Famous Tanabata Matsuri Michael B Tanabata, the festival honoring star-crossed lovers, is a long-held tradition across Japan. However, no city's Tanabata festival..
12 Temples & Shrines Sekisanzenin Cathy Cawood Sekisanzenin is 9th century temple in North-East Kyoto with beautiful moss and lush maple trees. There are many stone lanterns,..
17 Gardens & Parks Ueno Toshogu Garden Jeanne Aucerf Hidden in the middle of Tokyo's Ueno Park, this magnificent peony garden is well worth discovering for nature addicts and beauty..
Historical Yakushima - Jomon Sugi Chris Cooper Follow a forest trek leading to Jomon Sugi, a magnificent beast of a tree that is 2000 - 7000 years old
Culture Tako-jinja Gary Luscombe Tako-jinja is a small shrine in southern Osaka close to the birthplace of Takamuko-no-Kuromaro. A largely forgotten figure, he was..
19 Gardens & Parks Wakasono Park Erika Arceo Gorgeous roses in full bloom at Wakasono Park, Ibaraki, Osaka.
12 Gardens & Parks The Birds of Dogo Park L. MacLean Dogo Park is the site of a long-disappeared castle. It's also home to an attractive variety of large and small birds.