11 Culture Entsuin, Matsushima in the Snow Tom Roseveare Entsuin Temple is designated as an important national cultural asset, in Matsushima, Miyagi prefecture
Food Cafe Kaeru Mandy Bartok Cafe Kaeru serves as a highlight for those spending time exploring the temples... Cafe Kaeru sits along a quiet backstreet a short walk from Sugimoto-dera Temple
10 Tenryu-ji Illaura Rossiter In Japan's former capital of Kyoto, the beautiful temple Tenryu-ji features a lovely traditional Japanese garden, and also has ties to the first lord of
Culture Yokote Okuribon Festival 2026 Aug 15th - Aug 16th For over 300 years, the people of Yokote in Akita Prefecture have gathered each August to celebrate the Okuribon Festival, a deeply rooted summer tradition
Culture Inu - Dogs Elena Lisina Japanese, are most often represented in folklore as the defenders of people... Many people came to see this wonder, shouting in admiration but again the
Culture Kanban Khawarano Omisey Gaurav Raja Dahal It was a real eye opener into the different crafts and activities undertaken by people in Japan.
6 Culture Daruma’s Second Eye Elena Lisina Daruma is thought to come from Shorinzan Temple in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture... Maybe my next goal would to be visit the temple...
Food Bar-Hopping & Seafood in Akashi City Sandra Isaka For an additional 900 yen, sample their renowned Akashiyaki.... The open, inviting atmosphere is particularly welcoming to female patrons