21 Culture Fujinomiya City Elena Lisina There are two important places in Fujinomiya connected with Fuji-san – Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center and the Fujisan Hongu Se..
Culture Namikawa Cloisonne Museum of Kyoto Peter Sidell In Japan's former capital of Kyoto, the Namikawa Cloisonne Museum is the preserved former residence of a renowned cloisonne..
Culture Praying Before the Goddess of Mercy Reynald Ventura This is an account of a short trip to Hasedera of Kamukara in the summer. Among other things, the traveler discovers Kakigara Inari..
29 Culture Souvenir Spots Elena Lisina Souvenir shops are mostly concentrated in popular places of interest. Among them are Kyoto, Enoshima, Kawagoe, Kiso post towns,..
Museums Mingei Iyo-Kasuri Kaikan Anonymous The Iyo-Kasuri Folk Craft Hall is a compelling combination of museum, shops, and hands-on craft center.
12 Temples & Shrines Nishihongan-ji Temple, Kyoto Larry Knipfing Nishi Hongan-ji, (meaning the Western Temple of the Original Vow) is of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism, and is a sister tem..
14 Anime & Manga World Cosplay Summit Parade Katrina Webber International reps lead local cosplayers down a parade route to show off for observers.