7 Culture Hokoku Temple, Kamakura Lily Famous as the bamboo temple, Hokoku Temple attracts many international visitors each year. With its bamboo garden, the temple also..
11 Activities Beachcombing Fun at Kaiji Beach Manish Prabhune Ishigaki Island in Okinawa is famous for its star-sand beaches. Remote islands like Taketomi Island and Iriomote Island offer the..
7 Culture Azaleas at Myohonji Temple Steve Morton Enjoy the sights and tranquility of one of Kamakura’s most peaceful temples, especially from around, mid-April to May, where t..
7 Culture Yokohama’s Gumyoji Temple Steve Morton Come and visit the peaceful Gumyoji Temple in suburban Yokohama, where you can step back in time and escape the surrounding concrete..
8 Culture Autumn Leaves at Natadera Temple Kathryn Wortley Each autumn, Natadera Temple near Kaga Onsen is framed in stunning shades of red, orange and yellow leaves, making it well worth..
10 Activities Rapeseed Along the Arakawa Kawajima Lynda Hogan Thousands of beautiful rapeseed line the embankments of the Arakawa in the rural town of Kawajima in the Hiki District of Saitama..
9 Culture A Night in Yokohama Chinatown Vicky Amin Visiting one of the world's largest china towns sounds fun, but once you experience it at night, you would be amazed at its..
24 Culture Unique and Rare Images in Japan Elena Lisina Along with common statues in Japan such as komainu, there are also statues, sculptures and fountains with unique images and stories..