Culture The Zelkova Trees of Seikei University Sleiman Azizi The 100-year old zelkova trees of Seikei University in Kichijoji, Tokyo, were listed as part of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan, an effort to combat noise
16 Spirituality of Mitsumine Shrine in Chichibu Cathy Cawood is dedicated to wolf spirits (among others), and you can see a number of... Though they are now extinct, Japanese wolves once roamed these mountains
9 Activities The Vine Bridges of Iya Valley Susann Schuster The beautiful vine bridges of Iya Valley on Shikoku Island.
7 Culture Autumn Leaves of Ankoku-ji, Tajima Takako Sakamoto The spectacular view of illuminated autumn leaves (of Japanese enkianthus) captured in picture-frame-like windows at an old temple in Tajima in the northern
Culture The Eight Tea Regions of Shizuoka Samuel Richards Shizuoka Prefecture might be famous for its stunning views of Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay, but did you know that it is Japan's largest producer of green
6 Culture The Cherry Blossoms of Seiseki-Sakuragaoka Lily Seiseki-sakuragaoka is an area in Tama City, Tokyo famous for being the setting for the Ghibli animated film, Whisper of the Heart.
Culture The Origin of the Tea Ceremony Gary Luscombe A look at the surprising history of the Japanese Tea Ceremony.
