Culture Symbolic Colors in Japan Elena Lisina After visiting numerous shrines and temples in Japan and experiencing different... Many shrines and temples are red, and this fact has a very ancient meaning
11 Enpuku-ji in Uonuma, Niigata Rufus Starbuck Enpuku-ji in Uonuma, Niigata - a beautiful moss-covered courtyard around an old temple that houses some national treasures.
16 Culture Joen-ji and Surrounding Streets Joe Robinson Joen-ji is a picturesque and unremarkable temple, overlooked by some of... wooden sotoba grave markers and dislodging leafs and petals from the temple
Activities Wind Chime Festival Kaila Knight Attending the annual wind chime festival at Kawasaki Daishi temple! Wind chimes from all around Japan gather here for all to look and listen to.
22 Culture Iconic Experiences in Japan Elena Lisina In Japan, there are many places where you can relax – the coasts of the ocean & seas, temples, gardens, parks & onsen.
Activities Olive Island: Shodoshima Bryan Baier process, and the restaurant, cafe and shops provide the opportunity to sample... Both public and chartered cruises have a capacity of 10 people.
Accommodation Living A Rural Life Style in Aya, Miyazaki Prefecture Micaela Braithwaite Prefecture, for one month, learning about the culture, history, and local people... in a bigger city, but I think they have the right idea here-- life is simple
Culture Zenkoji Gokaicho Robert Grey Zenkoji Gokaicho, a once in seven years event that draws crowds of people to the city.
