Culture Shichi-Fuku-Jin Sculptures in Ito Elena Lisina The names and description of the Shichi-Fuku-Jin or the Seven Gods of Good Luck that are popular in Japan, particularly befor...
Culture Japanese Musical Instruments Elena Lisina A description of popular traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, taiko, shakuhachi, koto and biwa. The sound o...
11 Culture Shingyo-ji Temple in Mishima Peter Sidell In Mishima in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Shingyo-ji is a small, charming Buddhist temple with a peaceful atmosphere.
9 Culture Utsunoya Historical Inns Peter Sidell Close to Shizuoka in central Japan, Utsunoya is a small village of preserved and restored traditional inns, dating from as fa...
10 Culture Keiryu-ji Temple in Utsunoya Peter Sidell In Utsunoya, close to Shizuoka in central Japan, Keiryu-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple.
12 Culture Seigan-ji Temple in Mariko Peter Sidell In the Mariko district of Shizuoka city in central Japan, Seigan-ji is an attractive Buddhist temple, with a eaceful atmosphe...
Culture Fujisan World Heritage Center Ignatius Koh The Fujisan World Heritage Center is a visitor information center in Yamanashi Prefecture that provides insights on Mt. Fuji,...
Culture Mariko Peter Sidell On the outskirts of Shizuoka City in central Japan, the leafy Mariko district is home to relaxing Buddhist temples, an intere...
Culture Shizuoka: A Journey to Tea Town Elle Harris Exploring Shizuoka's tea plantations. A ride in the custom tea taxi, a special tea program, and a chance to experience real J...
Culture A Day Tour of Shizuoka’s Best Elle Harris A designer day tour of Shizuoka in central Japan. A lovely day trip that included a nights stay at Hotel Century, a ride on N...
