Culture The Motomachi Buddha of Oita Scott Brause The Motomachi magaibutsu is a Heian-period Buddhist relief in the city of Oita, in Kyushu in western Japan. This visage in stone..
Culture The Past and Present of Byodoin Scott Brause Byodo-in could arguably be called the Sistine Chapel of Japanese temple art & architecture. The Phoenix Hall's Amida Buddha..
8 Culture The Old Asakura House Scott Brause The old Asakura House in Tokyo is a treasure of the Taisho era. For those interested in Japanese residential architecture, this..
Food Chocolate Al Fresco at GBC Kiriyama Scott Brause Enjoying single origin chocolate al fresco in the historic highlands of Shikoku.
8 Transportation Old Hamawaki Station Scott Brause The hot spring town of Hamawaki no longer exists, but the little train station that served it in its days of glory is still there,..
Beauty & Spa Bessho Onsen Scott Brause Bessho Onsen in Nagano prefecture is a perfect day trip from Tokyo. Go on a weekday for fresh air and blissful relief from the madding..
Culture The Kumano Reliefs of Kunizaki Scott Brause In rural Oita prefecture in western Japan, the Kumano Relief is one of the most endearing Buddhist renderings of long-ago Japan...
Shopping The Booksellers of Jimbocho Scott Brause Tokyo has one of the world's largest collections of bookstores, many with lots of books in western languages. Find rare books,..
