12 Temples & Shrines Irozaki Selena Hoy In the summer, this place feels downright tropical with the bright gaudy... flowers dotting the path and the insistent hum of birds and cicadas in
Historical Kitano-cho’s Ijinkan Irma Syahriar Take a walk in Kitano-cho and learn more about the well-preserved historical area.
Culture Yachiyo Azalea Festival Tom Hanaway The azalea plants take center stage at the eighth annual Yachiyo Azalea Festival in Chiba.
9 Historical Sasayama Castle Benjamin Stock A few nice shots of the remains of a peaceful, rural castle in Sasayama, Hyogo.
Culture Hakodate's Motomachi Area Matt Stormont A trip exploring the culturally interesting and unique Motomatchi area in Hakodate.
6 Temples & Shrines Ryuo Shrine Eitetsu Terakado Shrine with very cool dragon-shaped designs located in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto. There are rumors that your wishes come true if you pray at this shrine.
13 Festivals Oeshiki Festival at Ikegami Temple Todd Wojnowski Ikegami Honmonji is a Buddhist temple in Tokyo sacred to the Nichiren Sect... The temple itself is lit up in impressive form, with priests leading chants
11 Museums Museum of the Little Prince, Hakone Tomoko Kamishima This charming museum in Hakone is devoted to "The Little Prince" and Saint-Exupéry’s life, displaying his hand-written letters and photos.