Culture Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple Gary Luscombe Chogosonshi-ji, commonly known as Shigisan, is a mountain temple in Nara Prefecture dedicated to the God of War. The history of..
Culture After Dark Exhibition 2021 Feb 27th - Apr 11th 2021 Past Event A special event taking place at the Sapporo Art Park Museum is titled "After Dark", and it will explore pieces inspired by our world..
Culture Kowakamai Dance in Miyama 2025 Late Jan Kowakamai, a 700 year old dance style, is still performed every year on Janaury 20th in southern Fukuoka prefecture.
Culture Shikoku Pilgrimage's Mairi Path Arlene Bastion About Temples 71-77 which form the Mairi Path, and its origins, Iyadani-ji. A sad story but henro are happy coming closer to Nirvana...
7 Traditional Makomanai Takino Cemetery Michelle Ishiki What would a row of moai be doing in the back roads of Sapporo? Hanging out with Stonehenge of course. Makomanai Takino Cemetery,..
Historical Great Statue of Buddha in Todaiji Ryohei Suenaga The story behind the Buddha statue in Todaiji temple
Culture Water and World Festa 2024 Mid Aug Inspired in part by songkran festivals in South-East Asia, the Water and World Festa at Keyaki Hiroba offers a perfect way to cool..
Gardens & Parks Makino Botanical Gardens Nate Hill On top of Mount Godai (Godaisan) in Kochi City, overlooking Kochi Port, is the internationally recognized Makino Botanical Gardens...