Culture Nison Temple, Kyoto: Origins 2 of 2 Justin Velgus The nine dragon-headed water god Kuzuryu and lucky god Benzaiten seemed to have fused together. According to Japanese history,..
Manga Trains Return to Ishinomaki Justin Velgus May 29, 2015 After 4 years of repair work following the Great East Japan Earthquake, the Senseki Line and Senseki-Tohoku Line, along with t..
Hirosaki Castle to be Relocated Justin Velgus May 8, 2015 Hirosaki Castle in Aomori Prefecture is to be relocated in 2015 to begin a ten year repair project of the castle walls.
16 Hell and Heaven: Osorezan Justin Velgus Osorezan is considered one of the most sacred places in the Tohoku region. It's gray and barren landscape is said to resem..
Culture Gio-ji Temple, Kyoto: Part 1 of 4 Justin Velgus Standing quietly on the eastern foot of Mt. Ogura in Sagano, Kyoto, Gio-ji Temple is more of a hermitage than a temple.
Food Datehan Nagaya Sakaba Justin Velgus The Date Clan Hangout Pub (伊達藩長屋酒場） is a restaurant specializing in local Miyagi Prefecture cuisine. It features an Ed..
9 Anpanman Museum & Mall, Sendai Justin Velgus Opening in 2011 behind JR Sendai Station, the Anpanman Museum & Mall delights children throughout Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. T..