11 Temples & Shrines Niijima: Shrine and Cemetery Hannah Bambra Jusansha Shrine is a Buddhist exile cemetery and shrine on Izu island, Japan. During the Edo period, academics, scholars and even..
Culture Showa Kinen Park in Tokyo Joe Peters Showa Kinen Park was established to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Emperor Showa's reign. A pleasant place to stroll, check..
6 Gardens & Parks Plum Blossoms and Buddha Victoria Vlisides Plum blossoms surround giant stone-carved Buddha in Chiba.
Historical Kanzeon-ji Buddhist Temple Tony Mariani A temple built to honor Empress Saimei and home to a National Treasure
7 Historical Akita Jizouden Site Janessa Landry A historical site has been preserved in Akita. Located close to AEON mall in Goshono the huts from the Yayoi Period are really..
Arts & Crafts Claude Monet - Questioning Nature 2021 May 29th - Sep 10th 2021 Past Event For art lovers, a special exhibition titled "Claude Monet - Questioning Nature" is taking place from May 29th until September 10th..
Culture Wave Tokyo 2021 Oct 9th - 17th 2021 Past Event From October 9th until October 17th, the Wave Tokyo 2021 exhibition will take place at the 3331 Arts Chiyoda Gallery. The event..
Historical Yaotomi Shrine, Takeshima Island Michael Williams Whilst there's no shorage of shrines in Japan, the Yaotomi Shrine is somewhat more unique than others.