Traditional Yajiro Kokeshi Mura Elena Lisina Yajiro Kokeshi Mura is an interesting place where one can watch the process of making a Kokeshi doll and also learn about its history..
12 Culture Iseshima: Location 2016 G7 Summit Sarah Chaney Affectionately reffered to as "Oise-san," I visited Ise Shrine before the G7 summit in May. Although there are are over 120 shrines..
12 Culture Jizo, Japan's Guardian of Travellers Elena Lisina Learning about Jizo statues, I discovered that they are the patron deity of travellers. Jizo statues are everywhere in Japan.
7 Traditional Kamakura's Famous Rokujizo Statues Larry Knipfing Rokujizo statues can be found all over Japan. They always come in sets of 6 and are there to pray for those who have suffered. These..
14 Culture Hoanji Buddhist Temple in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historical castle town of Odawara close to Tokyo in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Hoanji is a Buddhist temple with a contrasting..
6 Festivals Hifuri Shinji at Aso Shrine Mandy Bartok Blazing torches light up the night at the annual Fire Swinging Festival near Kumamoto's volcanic Mt Aso
Culture Hamura City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Hamura City may be known for its zoo and historical wll but the city also offers plenty of local public spaces. Some of the these..
Historical Iiyama's Ajisai-dera Robert Grey One of the great things about getting out of Japanese cities is that you will ultimately find some wonderful and little known gems..