Historical Obakusan Mampukuji Tony Mariani Obakusan Mampukuji - Head Temple in Japan of the Obaku sect of Zen Buddhism
Culture Sanuki Udon and Ritsurin Gardens Nathan Palmer Takamatsu in Shikoku is where udon, a Chinese import, first appeared in Japan. Even today the superb local noodles draw tourists..
7 Temples & Shrines Kiyomizu-dera in Autumn Manish Prabhune Spending autumn in Japan's cultural capital is one of the most beautiful memories I have of the Kansai region, and Kiyomizu-dera..
Culture Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum Sleiman Azizi The Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum is located in Aoyama, Tokyo and celebrates the life and work of artist Okamoto Taro. Okamoto believed..
Culture Setagaya City Ward - Landmarks & History Sleiman Azizi Setagaya City Ward is a family-friendly city filled with landmarks and historical spots. These include the Boroichi Flea Market,..
10 Culture Fukuju-In Temple in Tokyo Peter Sidell In the Nakano district west of Shinjuku in central Tokyo, Fukuju-In is a peaceful Buddhist temple with some interesting features...