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
6 Culture Wind Chimes at Nishiarai Daiishi Mandy Bartok enjoy (and purchase) Japanese wind chimes is at the Nishiarai Daiishi temple... 5th (2018 dates), a wind chime fair will be held on the grounds of the temple
Culture Night Kagura - Theatre For the Gods 2024 Early Aug - Late Sep Watching it in the illuminated Inari Shrine was a beautiful experience.
Festivals My Favorite Places in Japan: Festival Venues Elena Lisina as the Bunkyo Azalea festival, Ajisai (Hydrangea) festival at Hakusan Shrine... , and the Fuji Festival at Kameido Shrine in Tokyo.
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
Culture Setsubun at Ikegami Honmonji 2025 Early Feb Celebrate spring in classic style Ikegami Honmonji Temple
Culture The Joy of the Demitasse Cup 2020 Nov 28th - Dec 25th 2020 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at Museum Eki in Kyoto looks at the joy and beauty of the demitasse cup.
Culture The Road to Unifying Japan Elena Lisina 1995-1997 and houses a modern museum while on the grounds sits Hokoku shrine... the reconstruction of which is located in Fushimi Kitabori Park, near Kyoto