Enoshima Lanterns Tomoko Kamishima During the month of August, the long approach to Enoshima Shrine is lit up with Japanese lanterns.
12 Enjoy Japanese Lotus in Yokohama Larry Knipfing Sankei-en Garden, Yokohama, features a truly lovely lotus pond. A great treat from mid-July to mid-August.
11 Colors of Cafe Mediumtempo Tristan Scholze Photo exploration of smoothly designed beach cafe with views of Nagatare Beach in Imajuku, Fukuoka. "Not too quick, not too sl..
Transportation JR Yamanote Line Todd Wojnowski The JR Yamanote Line circles Tokyo and hits all its major points. Traveling Tokyo would be nearly impossible without it. Check out..
Accommodation Piece Hostel Kyoto Bonson Lam This hostel does not feel like a traditional Kyoto Merchant house. There are no macha green noren curtains or the smell of a fresh..
15 Yoshizaki Gobo Temple Ruins, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Yoshizaki Gobo Temple Ruins in Fukui: The renowned Buddhist priest Rennyo, who escaped from the oppression of Enryakuji Temple,..
Culture Sake Plaza: Mecca of the Sake Trade Gordon Heady Japan's Sake Plaza is the national headquarters of the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association. The association is one of the..
11 Enjoy Japanese Lotus at Ueno Park Larry Knipfing Ueno's Shinobazu Pond is home to one of the largest collection of lotus in Japan. The pond is jam-packed with beautiful pi..