Temples & Shrines Kaidan-in Temple, Dazaifu, Fukuoka Tony Mariani Kaidan-in Temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka is one of the three original Buddhist ordination temples in Japan.
Culture Onsen, Sakura and Dreams for Peace Elena Lisina The second Japan trip was full of new experiences like visiting an onsen and viewing the blooming sakura. My visits to Nagano, Hakone,..
Culture Kyotographie 2016: Nature and Life Lee Tan Nature and Life: Highlights from Kyotographie 2016, Kyoto's premier photo festival
12 Festivals Yosakoi Parade - Flower Festival JJ Walsh Day 3 of the Flower Festival is a day to enjoy the dance parade- troupes with colorful costumes, energy, passion and having lots..
Culture Chuo City Ward - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Chuo City Ward is home to an energetic contemporary art gallery scene as well as many museums. These include the Ginza Graphic Gallery,..
13 Temples & Shrines Delights of Kiyomizudera Temple 2 Larry Knipfing I visited Kiyomizudera in the early morning on a day in early April and found a lot to enjoy: The views (of course!), the cherry..
Anime & Manga Pluto Comes to Life on the Stage Joan Lambert Bailey Ring in the New Year with a trip to Pluto via Bunkamura Theatre Cocoon in Tokyo and Morinomiya Pilati Hall in Osaka. Gesicht a..
10 Culture Keiryu-ji Temple in Utsunoya Peter Sidell In Utsunoya, close to Shizuoka in central Japan, Keiryu-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple.