15 Culture Saifukuji Temple Kim Saifukuji Temple is located in Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture, and its grounds look vastly different from summer to winter. Enjoying..
Culture Pottery of Japan Exhibition 2022 Jan 5th - Feb 13th 2022 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Yamato Bunkakan will explore Japan's pottery from the Jomon to Edo periods along ..
Culture Gingko Trees in Hachioji Jaime Wong Golden gingko leaves shine during the 2016 Hachioji Gingko Festival
Museums Yokote Masuda Manga Museum Justin Velgus The Masuda Manga Museum in Yokote is dedicated to animator Takao Yaguchi. The museum is part manga library and part exhibition of..
8 Culture Autumn Leaves at Natadera Temple Kathryn Wortley Each autumn, Natadera Temple near Kaga Onsen is framed in stunning shades of red, orange and yellow leaves, making it well worth..
9 Temples & Shrines Early Morning: Yasaka Jinja Shrine Larry Knipfing In the quiet of the early morning, Kyoto's Yasaka Jinja Shrine was quiet and serene, and the lighting was soft and comfort..
12 Festivals Hiroshima Umeshu Festival 2012 Emmie Tsumura The Hiroshima Umeshu Festival is an annual event held at the beginning of October, celebrating the plum wine-making tradition in..