6 Temples & Shrines Famous Belfry of Eiheiji Temple Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 12: The bell of 'Shōrō-dō (Belfry)' tolls four times a day and New Year's Eve, pleasing the ears of locals
10 Festivals Aoba Festival Suzume Odori Justin Velgus Each spring 2000 dancers take to the streets to perform and compete during the Aoba Festival.
8 Temples & Shrines Kyoto Shorenin Temple Martijn Beckers Shorenin; even with entrance fee you will get more than you paid for in this Tendai sect temple in the heart of Kyoto, known for its breathtaking gardens and
6 Historical Hozenji Yokocho John Carter Hozenji Yokocho is a small slice of Edo lined on each side by shops and restaurants.
9 Street & Urban 20th Floor View of Morioka Sarashanti Surrounded by mountains and hills, it is really interesting to see the... The building also holds substantial office space and is home to a small
12 Gardens & Parks Niigata's Saito Family Summer Villa Tomoko Kamishima In 1918, a wealthy merchant in Niigata, Saito Kijuro (IV), built a beautiful summer villa; carefully and spaciously planned for the viewing of its superb
Historical Kobe Muslim Mosque Komal Khiani Kobe Muslim mosque is the first mosque built in Japan and has survived the Second World War as well as the Great Hanshin earthquake.
12 Culture Pen Station Museum & Café Tomoko Kamishima Pen Station Museum is a museum of various writing materials and their histories... The first floor is a cozy café serving pastries and coffee.