Activities Noma Daibou and the Bath of Death Chris Glenn A 7th Century temple, and the site of the bathtime assassination of the great warrior Minamoto No Yoshitomo
10 Food Harajuku Bell Pier at Omotesando Bonson Lam Play snakes and ladders on the "Spanish Steps" of Harajuku and watch the world go by in this hidden sidewalk off Omotesando, home..
15 Kashouzan in Gunma Rufus Starbuck Kashouzan is a pretty temple complex with a famous Tengu Hall on the slopes of a mountain. Giant Tengu masks fill the hall and stare..
Transportation JR East Sembokucho Station Chris Barnes JR East Sembokucho Station is located one stop south of Morioka Station, away from the hustle and bustle of Morioka City.
Culture Nichinan Town Art Museum Judith Mikami Need a colorful break. Visit Nichinan town art museum which shows a small collection of this mountaintop's communities history..
Activities Nara Juvenile Prison Paul Hackshaw Hannyaji-cho is an area just north of the Nara Prefectural offices and is the location of the Hannyaji Temple, famous for flower..
10 Culture Engaku-ji Temple in Kamakura Josef Diermair Engakuji is known for its Zen. But here in this series of photos, I focus more on the lovely gardens and flowers.
12 Nameless Small Shrine in Fukui Takako Sakamoto Japan is a treasure chest of hidden jewels. When tired of visiting famous but crowded places, take a stroll and find your own jewels..