17 Culture Pre-Yamakasa at Kushida Shrine Haruka Saijo The shrine that holds Yamakasa, one of the biggest summer festivals in Kyushu, becomes very lively in July, especially right ...
12 Culture Sabae's Josho-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Known for the splendor of its main gate, Josho-ji Temple is the head temple of the Shinshu sect, and the biggest temple in Sa...
14 Culture Photos of Meiji Jingu Gloria Ticconi Meiji Jingu is a Shinto Shrine shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort.
10 Culture Kamakura Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Josef Diermair Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine is a small shrine compared to Kyoto-size shrines, but charming and very alive.
23 Culture Nagano Countryside Elena Lisina The photos of old wooden temples and shrine taken in Nagano countryside.
18 Culture A Tranquil Shrine at the Heart of Chiba Eitetsu Terakado "Spontaneous" Chiba Shrine is bright and colorful in its surrounding greenery, tucked away in the heard of Chiba City.
Culture Kyoto Imperial Palace Park Vicky Amin Where human and nature can congregate in the middle of a big city
Culture Setsubun at Kasuga Shrine Carolyn Rawson Enjoying the candlelit lanterns at Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara.
12 Culture Autumn in Tenryu-ji Temple, Kyoto Larry Knipfing Tenryu-ji Temple: Like most places in Kyoto this time of year, the Japanese Maples were in full bloom and proud as a peacock....
14 Culture Tokyo Yushima Seido Hall Tomoko Kamishima Tokyo: Yushima Seido Hall In Ochanomizu, is now recognized as a shrine of Confucius, worshipped as a God of learning.