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
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 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.
22 Culture Tokyo Walks: Taito City Elena Lisina , silverware, Buddhist altars “butsudan.” lacquer wear, ornaments for temples... handicrafts and enjoy beautiful views while avoiding crowds at Sensoji temple
Culture The Sweet Soul of Wakayama Mandy Bartok A journey through the trails, guesthouses, temples and shrines of Mount Koya in Wakayama Prefecture.
Activities Hydrangea Season at Nihonmatsu-ji Kim Bergström Each year from around early June through to early July, the grounds of Ibaraki's Nihonmatsu-ji Temple are decorated with around 10,000 blooming hydrangeas
Culture Muddled in Miidera Arlene Bastion The temples are embedded in verdant forests, and emanate a sense of awe at its history and significance.