13 Culture Mishima Taisha Peter Sidell In Mishima in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Mishima Taisha is a large, historical Shinto shrine, with a tranquil carp pond, shady..
14 Temples & Shrines Ebisuko Festival in Hiroshima Paul Walsh Ebisu, bringer of good fortune and commercial success, is one of Japan's most popular gods. Between November 18 and 20 every..
9 Culture Kyushu's Suizenji Gardens Steve Morton Kyushu's tranquil Suizenji Garden offers the perfect blend of man-made beauty within a natural looking landscape
Historical Walking Kamakura in the Drizzle Min Jung Kim I visited Kamakura on a quiet evening. I was welcomed by the scent of freshly-made senbei, low buildings and relaxed streets
Historical Unique Stone Statue of Buddha Reiko Senna See this unique giant stone statue of Buddha built in 1660 in Nagano Prefecture that was re-discovered in the 20th century.
Culture Shoko Kanazawa Exhibition 2021 Apr 10th - May 23rd 2021 Past Event A special event taking place at the Sano Art Museum will explore the calligraphy works of Shoko Kanazawa.
Culture Inuyama Spring Festival Ian VanDuzer Held on the first weekend of April every year, the Inuyama Spring Festival is similar to the famous Takayama Festival later in the..
7 Gardens & Parks Cherry Blossoms at Yasukuni Shrine Hana Joy A large sakura festival is held every year at Yasukuni Shrine, and the historical significance of the location only adds to the..