9 Culture Otaji Nenbutsu-ji Sophia Warren Built in the late 8th century and relocated in the early 20th century, Otaji Nenbutsu-ji in Kyoto stands out from other Buddhist..
9 Culture Zuiun-In Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Zuiun-In is a small, charming Buddhist temple, worth visiting along with its impressive..
6 Culture Furoan Dream At Sophia Warren Nestled among bamboo and other greenery in the western end of Kyoto, Dream At is quiet and relaxing spot to take a short break and..
11 Culture Hikawa Shrine Sophia Warren Hikawa Jinja in Saitama is Omiya's main shrine is only a ten minute walk from Kita-Omiya, and about a twenty minute walk f..
8 The Holy Rock Gotobiki Iwa, Shingu Larry Knipfing Holy Rock Gotobiki Iwa, Shingu, is huge and awesome!
15 Shopping Takeshita Street at Sundown Joe Robinson There’s no denying the cultural significance of the epicentre of Lolita fashion. In the evening, the neon signs come out to cl..
15 Culture Kitazawa Hachiman Shrine in Tokyo Peter Sidell In Tokyo's hip Shimo-kitazawa neighbourhood, Kitazawa Hachiman is an interesting shinto shrine, with beautfully detailed wooden..
14 Culture Zodiac Statues at a Buddhist Temple Cathy Cawood Cute statues representing each animal of the Chinese Zodiac at a temple in Machida.