Historical Hanta-ji Temple Anonymous I visited Hanta-ji on a winter’s afternoon in December when the sun was... low in the sky but still warm.
Festivals Kazahaya Traditional Arts Festival Anonymous called “Iyo-suigun” appeared and came to dominate the vital supply routes in... the Inland Sea between the western provinces and Kyoto, then the capital
Museums Edo Wonderland: Wonders from Nikko Andre Moreira Travel 400 years back in time and discover the secrets of Edo by becoming one of its citizens! Visit Edo Wonderland in Nikko.
Museums Hiraizumi: Chuson-ji Andrew Checkley On a wooded hill in Iwate, you can find the unfaded remnants of an ancient golden age.
Culture A Stroll Through Sankei-En Garden Larry Knipfing In late March or early April, the cherry blossoms (sakura) are in full... In late autumn, you can enjoy the changing color of the leaves.
Museums Tokaido Tale Chris Glenn the Edo Period, the most important route between Edo and the capital, Kyoto... original Honjin, only two remain standing, one is the Futagawa Juku Honjin in
Gardens & Parks Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Firefly Fantasy Todd Wojnowski See the fireflies in summertime in the beautiful garden behind the Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo.