Culture Oyama Shrine of Kanazawa Charles Colfer Oyama Shrine's most noticeable feature is the unusual gate, which was designed by a Dutch architect using elements of Asian and European religious
9 The Arrival of Spring Takako Sakamoto Japanese garden inside Osaka Expo Commemoration Park: the brilliant spring flowers in this Japanese garden always inform me of spring's arrival.
7 Hina Displays of Imari Mandy Bartok The Hina doll displays in the kiln-laden neighborhood of Okawachiyama in Imari town are crafted entirely of the local porcelain.
14 Activities Ojika Island: A Summer Paradise Victoria Simkovic Forget the more popular beach resorts this summer and travel to Ojika Island for a truly authentic Japanese summer!
How to Visit a Temple Japan Travel Temples are religious sites connected to Buddhism, which arrived in Japan around the middle of the 6th century.
12 Activities A Green Walk Through Sendai Elena Lisina The city offers many options to take a nice stroll among rich greenery.
10 Accommodation A Night in the Mountains Susann Schuster Spend a night in a traditional Japanese house in the mountains.
