Culture Chuson-ji Temple in Iwate Ryohei Suenaga Chuson-ji temple was designated as a World Heritage Site in 2011. It is located at Hiraizumi in Iwate Prefecture, Tohoku.
16 Small Shrines of Kurotatsu Jinja Takako Sakamoto Nishinomiya Ebisu Shrine and Ishiwatari Hachiman Shrine in grounds of Keya Kurotatsu Jinja in Fukui city. Although they are small,..
11 Dragon Palace Gate of Koshoji Takako Sakamoto The 'Koto Slope', a pathway to Koshoji Temple in Uji City, Kyoto, is famous for the beautiful autumn leaves on either side..
10 Sendai's Tanabata Festival 2014 Mandy Bartok The Tanabata Festival in Sendai, one of Tohoku's three main summer festival, is a swirling mass of colorful kushidama (str..
11 Activities Mount Asahi's Stunning Contrasts Nicole Bauer Asahi-dake (2290m) in the Daisetsuzan National Park is a magical place. The easily accessible walking trails take you around stunning..
10 Culture Tokyo Bunka Kaikan: a Ballet Palace Takako Sakamoto Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, 'The Music Palace', is a classical music hall built in 1961. Located inside the Ueno Park, it holds..
Ehrismann Residence, Yokohama Tomoko Kamishima Ehrismann Residence, Yokohama: Enjoy fresh green scenery and tasty cake and tea at the cafe inside the residence!
Activities Artizon Museum Chantelle Silva The Artizon Museum houses a beautiful collection of works from both local Japanese artists and renowned Western artists.