12 Kyoikuto in Osaka Castle Park Takako Sakamoto Osaka Castle Park 7 - Kyoikuto in Osaka Castle Park: A memorial tower built in 1936 for the victims of disasters that occurred in..
15 Kozo-ji Cathy Cawood Koso-ji is a small temple in Machida, Tokyo, worth visiting to see its very beautiful garden
12 Kurama Fire Festival Cathy Cawood Three meter bonfires burn while torch bearers carry flaming pine torches through the picturesque streets of Kurama on the night..
11 Small Shrines inside Hōkoku Shrine Takako Sakamoto Osaka Castle Park 3 - Small shrines inside Hōkoku Shrine: There are small, pretty shrines inside Hōkoku Shrine, one of which i..
10 Gion Matsuri in Photos: Part 2 Hugo Kempeneer Yamaboko Junko: A Pictorial Overview of the famous Gion Matsuri in Kyoto, Part 2!
13 Fresh Beauty at Chishaku-in Temple Larry Knipfing When I saw the torii gate at Chishaku-in Temple, I didn't have high expectations - it seemed too new and abstract. I was happily..
15 Osaka City Museum Building Takako Sakamoto Osaka Castle Park 1 - Osaka City Museum Building: This western-style building has a curious history. It was first headquarters of..
15 Ultimate Guide to Osaka Castle: 11 Takako Sakamoto Osaka Castle 11: The Sakuramon gate, huge stones, well curb to the empty moat. Don't miss the huge stone that's called 'Takoishi',..