Culture Suwa Grand Shrine in Nagano Elena Lisina Suwa Taisha has a very complicated history even for Japanese, so it’s almost... Shimosha comprises the Harumiya or “spring shrine” (haru – spring in Japanese
18 Culture Tokyo Walks: Ryogoku Elena Lisina Park, Tokyo Memoria Hall, a temple, few museums, and a small but nice Japanese... landscape garden called, "Kyu-Yasuda Taien." It has a small pond
8 Historical Marugame Castle Peter Sidell In Marugame in Japan's Kagawa prefecture, the town's castle is high on a hill, commanding a fine view over the town, the Inland Sea and the surrounding
Culture Yajiro Kokeshi Village and Museum Justin Velgus They have been described as charming, cute, and calming.This Japanese folkart... but the history, culture, and stories behind kokeshi are shared through Japanese
14 Temples & Shrines Chishaku-in Temple Cathy Cawood Photos of Japanese gardens at Chishakuin Temple in Kyoto, only 3 minutes walk from Sanjusangen-do.
Historical The Calmness of Hōryū-ji, Nara Andre Moreira I truly value my visits to Japanese temples and shrines because of the
Culture More Fun for Less: Tickets Today Featured work out of figuring out what to do and get access to superb discounts for a range of musicals, plays, dance and traditional performances, as well as Japanese
Culture Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House Malcome Larcens willow tree and a cherry tree at the front of the house in the small garden... he published quite a lot of material making him an important figure in Japan