6 Temples & Shrines Hanami at Bairin-ji Marcella Dita Armilla Bairin-ji is an isolated temple located near Kurume Station. Few visitors, but lots of sakura! Perfect for photos or hanami!
10 Historical Iwami Ginzan's Omori-cho Sandra Isaka The town of Omori is one of Japan's least known treasures. Hidden in Shimane Prefecture and rarely visited, it is now part of..
6 Culture Lotus Flowers at Kodai Hasu no Sato Lynda Hogan Kodai Hasu no Sato is located in the historic city of Saitama Prefecture, home to several national, prefectural and municipal treasures...
13 Temples & Shrines Close up on Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto Larry Knipfing An early morning visit in late December to one of Japan's oldest shrines, Shimogamo Jinja, was cold and beautiful. The sun had..
14 Culture Yokohama Port Festival 2016 Meg Sing The 35th Yokohama Port Festival commemorates the opening of the port in 1859. It is held at Rinko Park and a popular fireworks show..
Museums Hiroshima Wi-Fi JJ Walsh This is a description of the 7 official (free) WiFi zones in the city center provided by the Hiroshima municipal government. WiFi..
Culture Japanese Paintings of Modern Osaka 2023 Jan 21st - Apr 2nd 2023 Past Event A special exhibition coming to the Nakanoshima Museum of Art will explore Japanese paintings in modern Osaka from the Meiji to Showa..
Culture Ueno Park 150th Anniversary Event 2023 Oct 19th - 22nd 2023 Past Event 2023 marks the 150th anniversary of the urban park system in Japan, and an event will be held in celebration of this at Ueno Park...