16 Space Expo 2014 at Makuhari Messe Takako Sakamoto Space Expo 2014, Makuhari Messe, Chiba: First-time joint-exhibition of NASA and JAXA. Great chance to see genuine parachute th..
10 Supreme Garden of Tenryuji, Kyoto Takako Sakamoto The brilliant view of Sogenchi Pond Garden, which borrows scenery from Arashiyama, is just splendid. Great World Heritage Site!
16 Kaenzan Senshoji Temple, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Kaenzan Senshoji Temple, Fukui. I glimpsed this beautiful temple roof, and as an ant drawn to sugar, I couldn't resist the temptation..
15 Honzui-ji Temple East Annex, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Honzui-ji Temple East Annex is located next door to Fukui's Big Buddha Statue. This temple is connected to the East Honganji..
Online Culture Echizen Asakura Mantoya Lightup 2026 Late Aug Echizen Asakura Mantoya in Fukui is an annual summer illumination event held at the ancient historical site, Ichijodani Asakura..
12 Shiretoko & Lakes in East Hokkaido Takako Sakamoto Shiretoko & Lakes in East Hokkaido: On this trip to Hokkaido, I could see things from a different perspective and it was so refreshing!..
11 Vermilion Genkoan Temple, Kyoto Takako Sakamoto Genkoan Temple, Kyoto: Famous for its 'Window of Spiritual Awakening' and 'Window of Troubled Minds'. A Once-in-a-lifetime..
10 Tenkaiho Park and Sunset, Nagasaki Takako Sakamoto On my third visit to Sasebo, my dream came true when I saw a magnificent view of the Kujuku-shima Islands from the Tenkaiho Pa..