15 Activities Cherry Blossoms at Kofu Castle Cathy Cawood rotated more than 200 different lords in and out of the castle so than no... In recent years some of the castle structures have been rebuilt.
Culture Visiting the Kokeshi Temple Justin Velgus credited with spreading and popularizing the Buddhist religion around Japan... a temple dedicated to the image of Yakushi-Nyorai was built in Shita-no-machi
Activities 5 Winter Experiences in Monbetsu Kim Bergström From taking a drift ice cruise to sampling local sake brews, the region has plenty to offer the intrepid Japan traveler.
Culture Kyotographie 2016: Nature and Life Lee Tan full information on the festival, visit its website www.kyotographie.jp/en... exquisite collection of what Moon simply describes as "photographs of fruits
Culture Tanzan Jinja Jeanne Austry Autumn in Japan is known worldwide for its momijis, red maple trees which... Tanzan Jinja was built in 678 by priest Jokei, son of Fujiwara no Katamari
Activities Miyajima Island in the Rainy Season Japan Insidergirl Do you remember the place from children's novel "The Mysterious Town Beyond the Mist" ? This summer I was in there and I&..
Culture Mitsumine Shrine, Mt. Mitsumine Rey Waters Since 2009 I have visited literally hundreds of shrines throughout Japan... During our recent trip to Chichibu in Saitama Prefecture we decided to