Culture The Finer Details of Japanese Beauty Elena Lisina A unique and simple concept of what is beautiful
Culture Washinomiya Shrine Lynda Hogan shrine at New Year's for Hatsumode; the first visit to a shrine or temple... People even draw their own Lucky Star pictures on the ema.
Activities 4 Days in Fukui and Shiga: Venturing South Featured You can reference the sample itinerary—with exact (weekday) timings—for... Much of the temple grounds are covered in moss—leading to the nickname
10 Culture Kojoji Peter Sidell Near Shimizu station in the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Kojoji is one of a cluster of four Buddhist temples, with a restful atmosphere and some
18 Culture Five-day Trip to Tohoku Elena Lisina to stop and explore another cultural heritage of Japan - the Hiraizumi temples... historical and cultural values of the Tohoku region, such as the Chuson-ji Temple
6 Food Imoya Kinjiro Sherilyn Siy Like most people, you might try the free sample from the generous pile
Culture Kibitsujinja Shrine Featured A majestic temple in the Okayama Prefecture, where visitors can experience a unique ceremony of divination.
Activities In and Around Takamatsu Peter Sidell The plateau is also home to some of the temples on Shikoku's 88-temple... Heading inland south of Marugame, you'll find Zentsu-ji temple (number
