10 Temples & Shrines Kiyomizu Kannon-do Sher Ying Wee This temple houses the Senju Kannon (Thousand Armed Kannon), and Kosodate Kannon, who is visited by ladies who wish to for chi..
14 Temples & Shrines Zodiac Statues at a Buddhist Temple Cathy Cawood Cute statues representing each animal of the Chinese Zodiac at a temple in Machida.
Culture Omiya Hachimangu Shrine Sleiman Azizi Located in Suginami City, Omiya Hachimangu Shrine is the third largest Shinto shrine in Tokyo. Featuring numerous classical structures,..
15 Historical Kurama: a half-day trip from Kyoto Peter Sidell Near Japan's former capital of Kyoto, Kurama makes a good half-day escape, with beautiful views of the surrounding scenery..
Culture Shirataki Sake Brewery Tour, Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Shirataki Sake Brewery is in the heart of Yuzawa and benefits from the local pure water and air, as well as high quality rice to..
Culture Enoura Observatory Jerome Lee Enoura Observatory feels like a moving tribute to the undulating forms of the hilly Sagami Bay area, and the varied light angles..
Museums Tamagawa Museum of Modern Art Anonymous The Tamagawa Museum of Modern Art is located in a bucolic valley between the city of Imabari and lake Tamagawa on the road to Matsuyama...
Culture 7 Exciting Winter Events Japan is Famous For Julian Kloby When it comes to Japan, there is no shortage of events taking place. Compared to many other countries around the world that are..