Culture Kihachijo Meyu Workshop Elizabeth S Kichachijo Meyu Workshop on Hachijojima, in the Izu Islands, preserves a centuries-old textile production. Lustrous handwoven kihachijo..
45 Culture The Spirit of Kyoto Elena Lisina Kyoto is rich with temples, shrines, souvenir & gift shops, people dressed in kimono and other attractions, but there are also many..
Culture Kawazu Heian Buddha Statue Pavilion Peter Sidell This small museum in Kawazu, on the Izu Peninsula in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, is home to wooden Buddhist statues..
10 Temples & Shrines Yushima Tenjin Takane Shoji Built in commemoration of Sugawara no Michizane, a figure regarded as the god of scholarship, the Yushima Shrine is one of Tok..
Historical The Lake Trail: Nature and Culture Nathaniel Green An easily accessible hike for a day trip out of Tokyo that combines the beautiful nature of Japan with some gorgeous views and a..
15 Religion Texture and pattern at Tōshō-gū Cathy Cawood Focusing on the mix of decorative patterns and natural textures at Nikko's most famous shrine, Tōshō-gū.
6 Culture Autumn at Yahiko Shrine Kim Bergström Yahiko Shrine in Niigata is a popular spot to pray for love and good fortune. It's also particularly popular in autumn when..
Culture Japanese Peony Garden in Tsukuba Featured Apr 18, 2016 The Tsukuba Peony Garden runs from April 18th–May 22nd.