Historical Saijoji Temple Sandra Isaka Saijoji is an amazing Zen temple hidden among giant cedars in the forest of Minami Ashigara City, southern Kanagawa Prefecture.
15 Temples & Shrines Zenringai Peter Sidell Not far from the park and castle in Hirosaki in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Zenringai is an atmospheric district with 33 temples..
9 Festivals Tanabata Festival in Asakusa Anonymous Every year on July 7, the Kappabashi-dori street prepares for a special occasion: the Tanabata festival. There are vendors, performers,..
13 Temples & Shrines Okubo Temple in Autumn Anonymous The 88th and final stop of the Shikoku pilgrimage. From here the only thing left to do is head back to Kukai's final rest..
11 Arts & Crafts Yamazaki Suntory Whiskey Distillery Cathy Cawood Suntory Whiskey Distillery in Yamazaki offers free tours of their whiskey library, distillery, and aging cellar and includes whiskey..
Culture At the Center of Kyoto Arlene Bastion Rokkakudo manages to reveal many different things in a small space, telling of romance, flowers, myth, religion, history.
8 Culture Omori Japanese Candle Shop My Đặng Omori Warosokuya is the only Japanese candle shop in Ehime prefecture. The workshop is a reflection of the old craftsperson approach..
Festivals Kawasaki-taishi Festival Anonymous Every summer, the Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji Temple showcases windchimes from all over japan.