10 Culture Kamakura Camera - Joichiji Temple Peter Oxley Tucked away in the hills of Kita Kamakura lies Joichiji, the Temple of Pure Wisdom. Three buddhas of past, present, and future preside..
Culture Unique Ema Across Tokyo Kim Bergström Visit a temple or shrine in Japan, and you'll typically see a bunch of ema – wooden plaques which are used to write prayer..
Kanna Kakigori Kim Bergström Kanna Kakigori is located in a quiet residential area by Tokyo's Setagaya Park, and they serve up a variety of kakigori flavors..
Culture Yokota Air Base Friendship Festival 2026 Mid May The Yokota Friendship Festival is an annual event that celebrates U.S.-Japan relations and strengthens ties with the local community...
Culture Sagamihara Kita Park Kim Bergström Japan is home to an array of fantastic urban parks, and a pleasant one to visit in Kanagawa Prefecture is Sagamihara Kita Park...
10 Culture Kamakura Camera - Kenchoji Temple Peter Oxley Throughout the centuries, Kenchoji has witnessed its fair share of death, rebirth and reconstruction.
Culture Saitama's Six Nikko Kaido Post Towns Elizabeth S The Nikko Kaido, an ancient highway from Nihonbashi Bridge to the historic Nikko world heritage site retains some atmosphere from..
Culture Fishing Your Way to University Featured Satoshi comes from a poor family and is destined to become a manual laborer like his Dad. He wants to escape the cycle of poverty..
