Culture Conquering Yamadera in Winter Brian Takahashi Yamadera is a location of a mountain temple. Climb to the top and view the entire valley below.
5 Alternatives to Kyoto's Hotspots in Akita Kim Bergström one of Japan's most celebrated destinations, and is famous for its temples... Shirakami Sanchi A natural sanctuary Instead of temple gardens, Akita'
Planning The Six Prefectures of Tohoku Sleiman Azizi With their nationally famous dialect, the people are warm and welcoming... Here is a simple guide to each of the six prefectures of Tohoku.
Planning The Seven Prefectures of Kansai Sleiman Azizi Internationally recognised temples and shrines work within a beautiful... Here is a simple guide to each of the seven prefectures of Kansai.
Culture The Sweet Soul of Wakayama Mandy Bartok A journey through the trails, guesthouses, temples and shrines of Mount Koya in Wakayama Prefecture.
24 Culture Unique and Rare Images in Japan Elena Lisina statues as komainu (lion dogs), kitsune (foxes), or giant guardians of temples... of a monkey, or saru in Japanese, is not very common and it makes one temple
Culture Wandering in Iga Ueno Jeanne Austry For temples admirers, the temple area is a road, where temples line up... The workshop can be done up to 50 people.
Culture Tanabata Star Festival at Kongoji 2026 Early Jul People write wishes on colored paper strips and use them to decorate bamboo branches to 'wish upon a star'.