Culture Zazen at Mampukuji Temple Michael Papp Zazen is a style of Zen meditation, which is said to have begun in Japan in the 6th century. You can participate in this medi...
8 Culture Autumn at Komoro Castle Ruins Mandy Bartok The Komoro Castle Ruins near Ueda in Nagano prefecture boast beautiful fall foliage from late October to early November.
Culture Hidden Kamakura 3 Steve Morton Experience over a 100 years of history packed into this short but interesting hike as you explore Kamakura's peaceful and sec...
Culture Yoshino Nyoirinji Temple Bryan Baier Nyoirinji Temple's exhibition hall features a tatami chair shaped like a chaise lounge. Visitors can recline on the chair and...
Culture Okochi Sanso Gardens & Tea Room Sam Hardwick The Okochi Sanso Gardens & Tearoom are located in Arashiyama on the slopes of Mount Ogura. Offering beautiful views of Kyoto ...
Culture Osawa-no-ike Pond, Kyoto Sam Hardwick Osawa-no-ike Pond is part of the gardens for the Daikaku-ji Temple in Kyoto. It's a beautiful area to stroll around in the pe...
Culture Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto Sam Hardwick Yasaka Shrine is located in the Gion district of Kyoto, and is not too far from the very popular shopping streets that featur...
