9 Culture Mangan-ji Temple in Kure Anonymous You can see Mangan-ji Temple on the hillside as you steam into Kure. The view from there isn't picturesque in the conventiona...
12 Culture Unique Josen-ji Temple, Yokohama Larry Knipfing Josen-ji Temple is best known for its labyrinth of ancient caves. The caves are indeed impressive. But while I was there, I w...
Culture Oyamazumi Shrine on Omishima Island Anonymous Oyamazumi Shrine is like a natural cathedral. It's home to a large collection of historical weapons and armour.
9 Culture Zojo-ji Brian Wood-Koiwa Zojo-ji was once the family temple of the Tokugawa Shoguns during the Edo period (1603-1868). Today, Tokyo Tower rises majest...
14 Culture Konpira-san, Kagawa Ben Beechey Konpira-san is a Shinto shrine in the town of Kotohira in Kagawa, Shikoku. It sits on top of Mount Zozu and provides great vi...
10 Culture Outside Nikko's Tosho-gu Shrine Larry Knipfing I'd like to share the beauty of Nikko with you--in the rain. This story focuses on the nooks and crannies of the area just OU...
10 Culture Kita-Kamakura's Tokeiji Temple Josef Diermair Tokei-ji Temple is located in North-Kamakura and is famous for its flower garden and its many precious decorative articles fr...
10 Culture Serene Kita-Kamakura's Meigetsu-in Temple Josef Diermair Meigetsu-in, a small temple located in North-kamakura, has a really nice window.The window is round, which in Buddhist termin...
12 Culture Komyo-ji Temple of Kamakura Tomoko Kamishima Komyo-ji Temple is just a few steps from the sea, and the sea breeze here always seems to purify the temple’s precincts and v...
12 Culture The Grandeur of Toshogu Shrine Nicole Bauer Impressive shrine complex; through the fantastic setting, bright colors and elaborate decorations one can still feel the weal...
