14 Resurrected Big Buddha of Fukui Takako Sakamoto Big Buddha Statue of Fukui sits silently at Koshoji Temple. The face of the original stone statue is exhibited at the temple e..
8 Fantastic Hashigui Rocks: Wakayama Takako Sakamoto See the fantastic 'Hashigui Rocks' in Kushimoto, Wakayama, the southernmost town of Honshu Island. The coastal view along..
12 The Gods Descend upon Kamikochi Takako Sakamoto I visited Kamikochi hilands to enjoy the early autumn mountains in brilliant colors.The magnificent view of the Hotaka mountains..
10 Lush Verdure of Ohara Sanzen-in Takako Sakamoto Let's look back at yourself in a sanctuary of lush green, and learn the sublime teaching of Saicho in fresh air!
Culture Lu Xun in Sendai Hironobu Sasano Lu Xun, the great thinker and novelist in China, studied in Tohoku University from 1904 to 1906. You could still see the very classroom..
Culture Summer Gagaku Performance in Sendai 2025 Aug 12th - Aug 13th In mid-August, Osaki Hachiman Shrine in Sendai hosts a program which includes performances of Gagaku music and Kagura dance, ..
15 Kasumigajo Park and Maruoka Castle Takako Sakamoto Kasumigajo Park is a beautiful garden/park located at the foot of Maruoka Castle in Sakai city, Fukui. It's especially beautiful..
15 Traditional Beauty of Awara Geisha Takako Sakamoto Annual dance performance of Awara Geigi in summer. You can enjoy the elegant dance performances of Awara & Yamanaka Geigi in Awara..