Culture Short Story of Kachidoki Bridge Manish Prabhune A bridge with a history, Kachidoki Bridge on the Sumida River: I learned about Kachidoki Bridge in 2001, while reading the Ja...
Culture Zuiryuji Kerrie Hankinson Zuiryuji is a magnificent example of early Edo architecture. Modelled on Chinese design, building took 20 years. It reflects ...
Culture Sennyu-ji temple in Kyoto Julian Bohler Located on the slopes of Kyoto’s eastern mountains, Sennyu-ji temple is a must see among Kyoto’s Buddhist temples. Surrounded...
Culture Hiking to Enryaku-ji Temple Ryoji Aramaki Hike to Enryakuji is a great way to see a world heritage site for free.
Culture Jurinji Temple in Oharano Yuko Kobayashi Jurinji Temple is a favorite of the Imperial Family, being a temple to pray for childbirth as well being a retreat for Heian ...
13 Culture Agena Castle Ruins Michael Flemming The Agena Castle Ruins in Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture
9 Culture Sabae's Emi Photo Studio Larry Knipfing Situated on a side street in Sabae, and sandwiched in between a number of modern buildings, the Emi Photo Studio, is almost 1...
14 Culture Hokkaido Jingu in Sapporo Valerie Kor Children celebrate the shichi-go-san festival with their families
Culture Kōden-ji Bradford Pomeroy Kōden-ji temple has been called a symbol for one of Japan’s most famous literary works on samurai culture, Hagakure: The Way ...
6 Culture Yabusame at Kumamoto Castle Mandy Bartok A yabusame event involving Japanese archers on horseback is held every year on the grounds outside Kumamoto Castle as part of...
