Activities Huffing and Puffing Up Mt Asama Arlene Bastion A hard climb up steep slopes is rewarded with a beautiful view of Ise-Shima from Mount Asama. The ascent is made interesting by..
Culture Amazing Hieizan Arlene Bastion Hieizan, the home of the awesome Enryakuji, with its immense, luxurious forests, emanates its own sacred and spiritual feeling...
Culture Muddled in Miidera Arlene Bastion Getting to and around Miidera is a bit puzzling. But persevere. The temples are embedded in verdant forests, and emanate a sense..
Culture Temple of Aikido Arlene Bastion Kōzan-ji Temple is beautiful in its quiet peace, a fitting resting place for the founder of Aikido, the gentle art of self def..
Culture Islands Of Goddesses Arlene Bastion Goddesses command attention on Oshima and Okinoshima Islands, rather than Gods. However only a few men are ever allowed on Okinoshima...
Culture The Charms of Kichijoji Arlene Bastion Kichijoji is a charming town meriting its reputation as the place where most Japanese want to live.
Activities Hungry in Hiwasa Arlene Bastion A hungry pilgrim finds eye candy in Hiwasa's immaculate sea and landscape.
Culture Christmas in Tanabe Arlene Bastion Tanabe with its warm people and interesting temples, historical streets, makes for a homey place to be in at Christmas.