10 Souvenirs Hello Kitty Collectibles Yunxuan Koh The world-famous mouthless cat is printed on all sorts of collectibles.
Culture Kiyose City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi incredibly elaborate three-storied pagoda is the star here, the 400-year old site
43 Culture The Charm of Small Towns Elena Lisina local food and if I was lost I simply asked a local for directions who would... in the places where I walked, but if suddenly somebody appeared they would
Festivals Hanamaki Deer Dancers Malcome Larcens This year, with over 150 portable shrines, they set a world record for
11 Culture Osaka Science Museum Gloria Ticconi to Osaka Science Museum is definitely an immersion into the practical world
Culture Joeizan Kessan-ji Temple, Miyagi Justin Velgus I thought it would be fun to introduce them in a mini-series. 1.... marker and information panel in Japanese help you locate the spot, which would
Culture Joryu-ji Temple and Ise Forest Amanda Rogers The gate had a large bell in the center, which the Buddhist monk on site... This act of ringing the bell prepared us and the site for our visit.
Culture Mount Koya: Beware of Bears Pete Martin The hall is now preserved as a hermitage where father and son practiced... One monk sits directly in front of the altar and one monk to the side.