Historical Take A Calming Valley Walk in Tokyo Francesco Agresti Enter a parallel universe by exploring the only valley within the city limits of Tokyo.
Museums Uwa Rice Museum Anonymous The Uwa Rice Museum is housed in an old primary school building, which happens to be so long it’s almost surreal. Both the bui..
Festivals Celebrate the New Year in Shinagawa Serena Ogawa Shinagawa has a host of ways for you to celebrate the New Year, whether you want a Japanese experience of something more western-style...
13 Temples & Shrines Shrine on a Hill: Kamakura Hansobo Larry Knipfing Hanzobo Shrine is much small and simpler than Kencho-ji, but can boast of a spectacular view, as well as some very beautiful statues...
9 Culture Amanawa Shinmeigu Shrine Lily Amanawa Shinmeigu Shrine was established by Gyoki in 710 and it is known as the oldest shrine in Kamakura. The shrine for a time..
11 Gardens & Parks Kamakura Kencho-ji's Hanzobo Tomoko Kamishima An avatar God protecting Kencho-ji Temple is called Hanzobo. People believe Hanzobo has protective powers against fire, and the..
8 Culture Shoden-in Temple Sherilyn Siy The Shoden-in Temple traces its history back 1300 years ago during a tumultous period in the Korean peninsula, when a large nu..