13 Culture 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...
10 Culture A Tour of Nikko's Chuzen-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Chuzen-ji Temple in Nikko, besides being know for its huge, gorgeous, 48-arm wooden Buddhist statue carved into a living tree, is..
14 Culture Tochoji Temple in Hakata Tony Mariani It is said that Tocho-ji temple in Hakata was dedicated to the Buddhist saint Kukai who built it in 806. The feudal lords of Fukuoka..
7 Culture Tokyo Bay Fireworks Stefan Bauer Tokyo Bay Fireworks: The Japanese are famous for their attention to detail and perfection, and this also applies to the design of..
12 Activities Kinugawa Ryuokyo Valley Hiking Tomoko Kamishima Kinugawa Ryuokyo Valley is an amazing ravine near Kinugawa's onsen area. Water color changes from white to blue to purple, and..
12 Activities Tamagawa Lake and Campgrounds Anonymous Tamagawa Lake and campgrounds lie in a pretty valley in the hills between Matsuyama and Imabari. The lake is formed by a rather..
13 Food Alice: Fantasy Dining in Ginza Jessica A Paje Experience fantasy dining at one of the 'Alice in Wonderland' themed cafés located in Tokyo
10 Culture Tokushima LED Art Festival Anonymous Art Festival held in Tokushima at the end of April, LED lights combines with the city to create a new concept