15 Saruhashi - the Monkey Bridge Cathy Cawood Ingeniously designed Saruhashi in Otsuki is one of Japan's oldest and most famous bridges.
15 Rainy day at Erinji in Koshu Cathy Cawood Erinji in Yamanashi Prefecture is a 700 year old temple with a beautiful pond garden and a pagoda that was once the Takeda Clan's..
Culture Cupid of Japan: Kyoto Jishu Shrine Karen Zheng Located behind the renowned Kiyomizu-dera, Jishu Shrine is revered as “the Cupid of Japan”. Within its compound, Jishu Shrine ..
Hayama Morito Beach in Summer Tomoko Kamishima Hayama is a small town on the Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa. Morito Beach is a very cozy and easy accessible beach in Hayama.
15 Sub-Shrines of Kehi Jingu, Tsuruga Takako Sakamoto On the grounds of Kehi Jingu Shrine in Tsuruga, there are 14 or more smaller shrines. They are well-maintained and some have independent..
18 Kannonzaki Beach and Park Steve Morton Boasting many great beaches and a beautiful park, Cape Kannonzaki on the eastern side of the Miura Peninsula has something to ..
Shimogamo Shrine in Summer Tomoko Kamishima Shimogamo Shrine in Summer: The formal approach to the shrine cuts through Tadasu-no-mori Forest. Enjoy a pleasant walk along ..
17 Echizen Lotus Photo Collection - 2 Takako Sakamoto Hanahasu Koen (Lotus Park) in Southern Echizen, Fukui, is HUGE! See its vast lotus field - one of the best places for lotus photo..