Culture The Motomachi Buddha of Oita Scott Brause I went there because longish walks attract me, and soaking in hot springs
Culture The Past and Present of Byodoin Scott Brause Byodo-in could arguably be called the Sistine Chapel of Japanese temple art & architecture. The Phoenix Hall's Amida Buddha..
8 Culture The Old Asakura House Scott Brause The old Asakura House in Tokyo is a treasure of the Taisho era. For those interested in Japanese residential architecture, this..
Beauty & Spa Bessho Onsen Scott Brause whirlwind visit, it became popular in later centuries with betrothed ladies because
Culture The Kumano Reliefs of Kunizaki Scott Brause In rural Oita prefecture in western Japan, the Kumano Relief is one of the most endearing Buddhist renderings of long-ago Japan...
Shopping The Booksellers of Jimbocho Scott Brause just doesn’t believe in owning anything as unwieldy as a book (perhaps because
Culture The Truth About Abenoseimei Scott Brause The soothsayer and diviner Abenoseimei fought many battles with the sorcerer Ashiya Doman, but little is known of their last confrontation...
Food Fine Cantonese Cuisine in Kashiwa Scott Brause In Japan's Kashiwa city, close to Tokyo, Bunsaika is a Chinese restaurant offering Cantonese style course dishes, carefully..