8 Where God & Humans Coexist Takako Sakamoto Miyajima Island in Aki (Aki-no Miyajima) is a mysterious, sacred island where gods reside.
15 Miyajima in black and white Cathy Cawood Black and white photos of Miyajima, including the cable car, Itsukushima Shrine, the big Torii, and stone lanterns.
9 Bugaku at Itsukushima Shrine Michelle Montano A traditional Japanese bugaku performance at Itsukushima Shrine tells the tale of Ryo-o, the Dragon King, in front of the floa..
15 Deer on Miyajima Cathy Cawood Semi-tame deer roam freely around Miyajima, and add charm to an already beautiful setting.
7 Activities On Top of Miyajima C. Rio A UNESCO world heritage site, the gate at Miyajima is one of the most heavily photographed objects in all of Japan.
Food Pimiento JJ Walsh The name Pimiento means garden pepper, a good description of the fresh type of dishes and pasta you can expect here. This little..
Culture Holocaust Education in Fukuyama Mary Kawai It may be a surprise that Japan, estimated to have fewer than 1,000 residents following the Jewish faith, has a museum dedicated..
12 Culture Fukuyama Castle Park Virginia Gonzalez Fukuyama Castle Park is large enough to hold a castle and three museums. It is conveniently located in front of the Fukuyama Station...