Nara Tokae Lantern Festival 2026 Early - Mid Aug Nara is home to the World Heritage Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Shrine and Nara... festivals (or festivals in which fire plays an important role) at Todaiji Temple
Area Tono Tono is a small city located in Tohoku's Iwate prefecture. Known as the City of Folklore, Tono is well-known for its abundant collection of folktales as well as dedication to the preserv..
Culture The History of Japan: Era by Era Joanna Ligon Interestingly, people began crafting more female and phallic-shaped figures... Zen Buddhism flourished further, which deeply influenced governance, education
Culture Yokote Chrysanthemum Festival 2026 Late Oct - Mid Nov and trained over months, these chrysanthemums reveal the artistry and dedication
Activities 10 Autumn Leaf Spots Across Shikoku Kim Bergström Okuboji Temple is the last temple on the Shikoku 88 temples pilgrimage... route, and it's a place where people come and pray to rid themselves
45 Culture The Spirit of Kyoto Elena Lisina Kyoto is rich with temples, shrines, souvenir & gift shops, people dressed in kimono and other attractions, but there are also many places that are rather
Ueno Park Part 1 Gonzague Gay-Bouchery Ueno Park, Ueno, Kiyomizu Kannon Temple, Gojoten Temple, Hanazono inari Temple, temple