11 Basho's Poem and Konzenji Temple Takako Sakamoto Konzenji Temple in Tsuruga, Fukui: A stone monument of Matsuo Basho's poem written for the sad fate of Nitta Army defeated here in 14th century
14 Natadera in Ishikawa Cathy Cawood Interesting features include a graceful pagoda, natural caves in a rock mountain, and a haiku by Matsuo Basho.
10 Culture Konpira-ji Temple and Ichijo-an Anonymous Konpira-ji Temple and Ichijō-an is a little complex including a Buddhist temple, a Shinto shrine, and a cottage where the haiku poet Tōyōjō Matsune lived
Shopping Naohide Kokeshi in Matsushima Justin Velgus One such doll is a miniature of Matsuo Basho, the legendary haiku poet... in a shiny, almost metallic dark cherry color paint with a poem from Matsu
Shopping Nijinomori Koen Road Station Anonymous Nijinomori Koen Matsuno is a Road Station in southern Ehime, close to the border with Kochi to the south.
Transportation Echigo One Day Pass Bryan Baier Niigata to Nagaoka and on to Ojiya, the Yahiko line from Yahiko to Higashi-Sanjo... This even works on the Joetsu Shinkansen between Niigata, Tsubame-Sanjo
Food Cafe Sabou Nupuri, Niseko Eva Haslauer Yuko Matsuda does not only look after the exterior of the station building... Together with several other local ladies, Yuko Matsuda founded the cooking
Culture Earth Celebration on Sado Island 2026 Aug 22nd - Aug 24th Take the matsuri (festival) atmosphere but change amateur drummers for