Shopping Himedaruma Anonymous This was the legendary Empress Jingū Kogō, who is said to have conquered... Onsen, is said to have been founded on the site where Emperor Chūai and Empress
Culture Hokkeji Temple Paul Hackshaw about a mile from Nara park, and was originally a convent built by the Empress... The Empress was an ardent believer in Buddhism and established the five
Area Fukuchiyama Fukuchiyama is a Castle Town about 70 kilometers from Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe. Nestled in a southern part of the valley, it is surrounded by mountains to the South, East and West. The Castle was..
Shopping Sapporo Co-op Markets Kitahiroshima Bonson Lam If you can’t get here until October, it is still potato harvest time, along... Just one express train stop away is Shin Sapporo, home to the Emisia Sapporo
9 Culture Meiji Jingu Shrine: Photos Michael Kaplan It is dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and his wife Empress Shoken.
9 Culture Tono's Hachimangu Shrine Chris Barnes The Tono Hachimangu Shrine is easily accessible from JR Tono Station and is sure to impress even the most seasoned tourists.
Activities Climbing Mount Kinpu Steve Morton One of the quickest options is to catch a Super Azusa Express train from... minutes from the start of the course you will reach ‘Fujimidaira-goya’ (富士見平小屋
Nightlife Tokyo Coffee Part 1 Mickey Hoyle In front you’re welcomed by a small army of baristas manning the espresso... Next to this is a small counter for ordering French press coffee.