14 Culture Enzo-ji Temple in Chigasaki Peter Sidell interesting statues, as well as one extraordinary lantern, with a small lion
Culture Abare Matsuri 2026 Jul 3rd - Jul 4th The locals called in the help of Gozu Tenno from Kyoto’s Gion Shrine to
22 Activities Sendai Umino Mori Aquarium Elena Lisina Several dolphin and sea lion shows feature each day.
Culture Spending a Day in Sendai Chris Broad headed toward the Sendai Daikannon statue, the Goddess of Mercy, for Gin-Datenari
Culture Inside Nobeoka Arlene Bastion Two lion dogs or komainu guard like hawks the nearby Imayama Hachimangu
11 Culture Shingyo-ji Temple in Mishima Peter Sidell beams to the side, there are some other interesting carvings, a mythical lion-like
6 Culture Ryukyu King and Queen 2020 Sherilyn Siy castle grounds hosted a variety of performances including shishimai (lion