Culture Ryoun-ji in Hamamatsu Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Hamamatsu in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Ryoun-ji is a Buddhist temple where you can see fascinating art and impressive calligraphy
8 Culture Springtime Glimpses of Zojoji Kim Bergström Zojoji Temple in the spring is bright and colorful, with a mix of tradition and modernity on display.
Culture Painting Daruma Dolls in Takasaki Gloria Ticconi This traditional artefact is famous for making every wish come true: people... sell the dolls at the New Year's Festivals at Shorinzan Daruma-ji temple
Culture Haruna Shrine, Gunma Peter Bungate approach where the main entrance archway (鳥居) and great tower gate (楼門)... sense of renewal and something of the reverence that has been drawing people
Accommodation Hyatt Regency Kyoto Bonson Lam Whether you are at Ryoanji temple, or here at the Hyatt, the elegance of... There were no temples or rice fields, just the bamboo groves, the wind
Transportation Haneda Airport International Terminal Japan Travel 2014, it opened up to more flights, and now offers nonstop services to 29
Activities 5 Hydrangea Destinations Across Tohoku Kim Bergström below. 111 Harasawa, Maikawa, Ichinoseki City, Iwate, 021-0221 Unshoji Temple... , Akita Unshoji Temple is located in Oga, Akita Prefecture, and has gained
Culture Traditional Puppet Theater Sherilyn Siy The early troupes performed at temple and shrine festivals but later suspended... the artists showed the audience how the puppets were manipulated by two people
