7 Traditional Kamakura's Great Buddha Andre Moreira Initially made of wood and built from 1238 to 1243, it was destroyed by... a violent storm, being reconstructed in bronze five years later and remaining
Historical Spirit Skills Elysse Hurtado The original Aikido dojo and Aiki shrine are located not far from the station in the sleepy town of Iwama
12 Culture Saito Goma Fire Ceremony in Hongu Alena Eckelmann Fire ceremonies at shrines and temples, called goma in Japanese, have become... Fire, like water, has purifying qualities and it is much used in Shinto
11 Gardens & Parks Kamakura Kencho-ji's Hanzobo Tomoko Kamishima An avatar God protecting Kencho-ji Temple is called Hanzobo.
12 Museums Oku Yanbaru No Sato Museum Michael Flemming There's an awesome little museum in Oku Village showcasing the traditional... Farming and fishing were primary industries in this area and it remains
Culture Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Today the shrine is still an active busy beehive, full of activities and... The surrounding green hills and trees will refresh you and create a sacred
Museums Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples Varsha Vaswati A museum that highlights the life and culture of the native people inhabiting the northern, subarctic regions in Eurasia and America.
Culture Uncover Historic Treasure at Tokyo National Museum Takane Shoji Special Exhibition, Asian Gallery, The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures, and... Almost every exhibit has an engraved description in both Japanese and English
