11 Enpuku-ji in Uonuma, Niigata Rufus Starbuck Enpuku-ji in Uonuma, Niigata - a beautiful moss-covered courtyard around an old temple that houses some national treasures.
16 Culture Joen-ji and Surrounding Streets Joe Robinson Joen-ji is a picturesque and unremarkable temple, overlooked by some of... wooden sotoba grave markers and dislodging leafs and petals from the temple
Culture Whisky Festival in Yokohama 2023 Aug 26th - 27th 2023 Past Event The country's meticulous craftsmanship, attention to detail, and dedication
Culture Inashimo-Jinja Shrine in Matsuzaki Peter Sidell was strolling around Matsuzaki, checking out the town's handful of temples... There are evocative ancient ink paintings and temple maps with incredible
Activities Blue Destinations in Japan Kim Bergström or the sea – and in Japan, the color blue was once symbolic of common people... Unsho-ji Temple, Akita Unshoji Temple is located in Oga, Akita Prefecture
Culture Zenkoji Gokaicho Robert Grey Zenkoji Gokaicho, a once in seven years event that draws crowds of people to the city.
Shopping Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street Kaila Knight A few suggestions on how to make your day extra smooth at the Asakusa Nakamise shopping street and the famous temple, Senso-ji.
Culture New Year at Kanasana Shrine 2026 Jan 1st - Jan 3rd People come to the shrine for "hatsumode", the first worship of... It is particularly busy on the 3rd, because the nearby Daiko Fushoji Temple
