Museums Michelangelo of Echigo Alena Eckelmann In search of a master carver in Japan whose skills equaled those of Michelangelo
Culture 5 of Japan's Best Food Museums Kim Bergström Food is a source of nourishment, connection, and even education at these five spots in Japan! If you've wanted to learn more..
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..
13 Temples & Shrines Okubo Temple in Autumn Anonymous The 88th and final stop of the Shikoku pilgrimage. From here the only thing left to do is head back to Kukai's final rest..
Culture Ushiroya Higashi Jido Park Sleiman Azizi Cheap, quiet and convenient, local parks like Yashio City's Ushiroya Higashi Jido Park can be a great place to entertain the..
Culture Ikebana flower exhibition in Nara Paul Hackshaw Ikebana is the art of beautifully arranging cut stems, leaves, and flowers in vases and other containers that evolved in Japan over..
7 Culture Seson-ji Buddhist Temple in Tokyo Peter Sidell In Uguisudani in central Tokyo, Seson-ji is a Buddhist temple with some interesting statues and carvings.
14 Culture Bibliophilic & Bookunion Jeradyne Cheong Tucked away upstairs on a busy street in Shinjuku is Bibliophilic & Bookunion, a place to get music related vintage books and merchandise..