8 Culture Namba Yasaka Shrine, Osaka Gloria Ticconi Yasaka Shrine is a nice surprise, hidden in a busy metropolis like Osaka. It's an unusual shrine, maybe not easy to find with...
8 Culture Lake Onuma and Akagi Shrine Cathy Cawood Red Akagi Shrine stands on the shores of Lake Onuma surrounded by beautiful Gunma scenery.
Culture Luck of The Ages Yakuouji Temple 23 Arlene Bastion Yakuouji Temple 23's fame is for saving those with unlucky age numbers, and is also the last Henro temple in Tokushima.
23 Culture Gohyaku Rakan in Kawagoe Anne Lauenroth Gohyaku Rakan, Buddha's 540 stone disciples at Kitain Temple in Kawagoe.
Culture Struggles through Life and Death Justin Velgus Beloved writer, teacher, vegetarian, and social activist, Kenji Miyazawa lived a colorful life. His second grave recalls the ...
23 Culture Komainu Lion-like Statues Elena Lisina One can meet Komainu lion-like statues in many places in Japan, so they are one of the symbols of Shinto sacred places.
Culture Zentsuji Temple Anna Sheffer Experience the birthplace of one of Japan's most renowned Buddhist monks.
18 Culture Core of Kamakura, Hachimangu Shrine Takako Sakamoto Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine; the center of Kamakura, the first capital of the samurai.
19 Culture First Time Visit to Sankeien Garden Takako Sakamoto Sankeien Garden, one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens in Honmoku, Yokohama
Culture Sumiyoshi Taisha of Osaka Elena Lisina Sumiyoshi Taisha of Osaka is a very popular place to visit for special occasions like Hatsumode (first visit to a shrine on N...
