6 Temples & Shrines Wander Through Shoren-in Temple Mandy Bartok Shoren-in Temple sits tucked away in the Higashiyama hills behind massive Chion-in Temple.
Museums Takamatsuzuka Mural Hall in Asuka Tony Mariani identified with Emperor Monmu (697-707) was permitted to be excavated in... The tomb depicts four guardian spirits in four directions (shishin) of
6 Festivals Windchime Festival in Tokyo Midtown Hoyee Tse A summer special exhibition in Galleria of Tokyo Midtown shows the collection of wind chimes made in Japan.
9 Culture Hibiya Park in Central Tokyo Perri Silverstein Lush greenery, koi fish, colorful flowers and many stray cats are found in this expansive park.
12 Museums Kukai's Life in Paper Sculptures L. MacLean The story of Kukai's life as depicted by Japanese paper sculptor Kiyoharu Uchiumi is displayed in 18 scenes, some of which can be seen at Takanoko Onsen
6 Gardens & Parks Roses in Bloom - Verny Park Jay C A couple weeks ago, I heard the roses were in bloom at Verny Park.... The park is located in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan.
12 Culture Mantou Mitama Festival in Photos Paul Walsh 100 "miko" shrine maidens dance by lantern light on the first night of the Mantou Mitama Matsuri at Hiroshima Gokoku-jinja Shrine...