7 Culture Shinkoji Temple's Tough Plum Trees Elizabeth S Shinkoin, a Shingon Buddhist temple in Noda City is noted for its plum trees which survived and thrived after a tornado ripped through..
11 Temples & Shrines Ushita-yama Kannon-ji JJ Walsh Pictures of the Beautiful golden Kannon statue at the base of Ushita-yama. Built as a place of comfort for families who have lost..
Museums "Why Manhole Covers!?" Exhibit Justin Velgus Mar 22, 2016 Manhole covers in Japan, more often than not they are elaborate, creative, humorous or insipiring in their design. An art gallery..
Culture Fantanima! Elena Lisina “Fantanima!” is not just an exhibition, but an event with an amusing opening ceremony and various master classes offered by ar..
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,..
Culture Festival of the Great Target Nicole Tee Oh-mato Taikai (Festival of the Great Target), held in conjunction with the Coming of Age Ceremony. An annual event at Sanjūsa..
Culture My Special Moments Elena Lisina The blog is dedicated to my personal feelings from experiencing traditional Japanese icons such as sakura and other blooming flowers,..