Culture Ofusa Kannon Temple Alena Eckelmann A gem of a temple, located in a quiet suburb of Kashihara City, invites worshippers to linger. This is the Ofusa Kannon Temple,..
12 Culture Daruma Kuyo and Setsubun Ignatius Koh Setsubun is an event celebrated with much fanfare across Japan to welcome spring. At Nishiarai Daishi Temple in Tokyo, Daruma Kuyo..
Culture Kashihara Jingu Shrine Alena Eckelmann Kashihara Jingu, a large shrine surrounded by lush forest, enshrines Emperor Jimmu, the legendary first imperial ruler of Japan,..
8 Food Okigyu Sherilyn Siy Beautifully marbled beef richer than its commercial counterparts in monosaturated fats, omega-3, and omega-6 fatty acids and lower..
Activities Sera’s Simple Life Bryan Baier Sera is a small town in the Sera Kо̄gen Highlands of southeast Hiroshima Prefecture. The town is bursting with natural beauty,..
Activities The Azaleas of Mount Katsuragi Guillaume Doré Take a hike to see the Azalea blooms at Mount Katsuragi in the month of May.
Activities Towada-Hachimantai National Park Featured The Towada-Hachimantai National Park covers two expansive portions of the mountain ranges of northern Tōhoku. It is an experie..
7 Food Oki Sannana Sherilyn Siy What is comfort food like in the Oki Islands? The freshest seafood you can get, which includes the prized turban shell, known ..
