Historical Yakushima - Shiratani Unsuikyo Chris Cooper Take in the magical forest, glimpse mossy boulders, free walking deer and be inspired like the artist from anime file Princess Mononoke, who did lots of
Festivals Firefly Festival in Saidaiji Kenji Chida overhang that has a walking trail for the adventurous types who are game to make... a short lecture on the fireflies of the area the real guests of honor make
Culture Musée de Somé Seiryu, Kyoto Peter Sidell Center just round the corner from Shijo and Karasuma stations, it may not take... At the entrance I was asked to take off my shoes and put them in a locker
Historical Oharano Shrine Bonson Lam Was Kanmu running to save his life, or was there a desire for something... Were his rivals going to take him away from his throne?
Culture Tanabe Festival 2024 Jul 24th - Jul 25th During the festivities various processions take place around the city.
Historical Tochigi's Daichu-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Daichu-ji Temple, in Tochigi Prefecture, is famous for its seven grotesque 'Tales of Horror' made famous in the book and movie of the same name, "Ugetsu
Culture Chinese New Year Parade in Yokohama Todd Wojnowski The second weekend of the 15-day Spring Festival celebration sees a traditional parade make its way through Chinatown, delighting crowds with a vast array
Historical Kofu Castle Eiji Nakagomi If you come to Kofu, take an hour to walk around the castle. It is an important historic spot, and it is conveniently close to Kofu station.