Temples & Shrines Big Buddha's Legacy in Nara Anonymous which has remained in the same place for over eight centuries at Todaiji temple... Seen from outside, the temple imposes authority for its large size and
Culture Onsen, Sakura and Dreams for Peace Elena Lisina palace, Ryogoku district with its sumo history and beautiful memorial temple... the short but wonderful trip to Miyajima where we visited Itsukushima shrine
Festivals Shinshu Matsumoto Soba Festival 2024 Early Oct concept is that soba culture will foster deeper regional exchanges and shine
8 Gardens & Parks Big Buddha at Nihon-ji, Chiba Victoria Vlisides Hand-carved stone Buddha overlooks temple on mountain
Culture Kokubunji City - History & Landmarks Sleiman Azizi Its green spaces are delightful, its temples quality and its landmarks
Culture Niihama Drum Festival 2024 Mid Oct Before the festival begins, the Taiko-dai are blessed in local shrines
Culture Niigata Fireworks Festival 2024 Early Aug During the day there are Taiko or Japanese drumming troupes, portable shrines
Culture Yamada Yoji Museum, Shibamata Sleiman Azizi Yoji, the Osakan-born director of one the world's longest running TV series... the same complex housing the Tora-san Memorial Museum, dedicated to the series