18 Culture The Value of Water in Japan Elena Lisina In Buddhist temples there is no water purification ceremony, but there... One of the most famous in Japan is Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera Temple, or
Food Grilled Eel at Kawatoyo Tom Roseveare It's worth stopping by in Narita itself to sample one of the local specialities at Kawatoyo (川豊).
Culture The Life of Minamoto Yoshitsune Elena Lisina Kurama Temple The Genji clan began developing their power but after the... As a young boy, he was sent to Kurama Temple to become a Buddhist monk.
Activities Encounter the Best of Ehime Celine Ong (伊佐爾波神社) Ehime Prefecture certainly isn't devoid of temples... Open to the public, this temple to opulence and ostentatiousness is a relaxing
Culture Suita Fire Festival 2026 Mid Feb The annual Suita Fire Festival at Osaka's Jōkō Enmanji Temple has a history of around 1300 years, and is often referred to as the fire festival with no
Culture May at Kabukiza Theatre Sleiman Azizi plays including The Revenge of the Soga Brothers and The Maiden at Dojoji Temple... fans or those pressed for time, single act tickets are a great way to sample
Negishi Park Cherry Blossom Season Jessica A Paje activities here such as jogging, Frisbee, playing catch, jumping rope, and kite... Or, the park also includes two ample parking areas if you prefer to drive
Activities 5 Hydrangea Spots in the Chugoku Region Kim Bergström Gesshoji Temple, Shimane If you're someone who enjoys finding pockets... of tranquility among the hustle and bustle of city life, Gesshoji Temple
