Culture War and Peace In Nagano Arlene Bastion A dramatic battle ground site adjacent to a peaceful, rambling park and a nonstop farmhouse walking trail.
Culture Blessed Biwa Arlene Bastion Lake Biwa holds more than beauty. It also brings blessings as an object of worship according to both the Shinto and Buddhist belief...
Culture Otsu: Oddly Overshadowed Arlene Bastion Otsu has its own merits including Lake Biwa and shrines significant to Buddhist-Shinto origins. It need not be overshadowed as a..
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.
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.
