15 Culture Texture and pattern at Tōshō-gū Cathy Cawood Focusing on the mix of decorative patterns and natural textures at Nikko's most famous shrine, Tōshō-gū.
17 Culture Ueno Toshogu Garden Jeanne Aucerf Hidden in the middle of Tokyo's Ueno Park, this magnificent peony garden is well worth discovering for nature addicts and bea...
9 Culture Sukubu Koen Michael Flemming Sukubu Koen: Noborikawa's park is really a memorial and shrine
14 Culture Ebisuko Festival in Hiroshima Paul Walsh Ebisu, bringer of good fortune and commercial success, is one of Japan's most popular gods. Between November 18 and 20 every ...
12 Culture Tokyo's Zojo-ji Temple in Spring Larry Knipfing I like to go back to my favorite temples a few times a year so that I can enjoy how they change with the seasons. Zojo-ji is ...
8 Culture 7 Lucky Gods Walking Tour Joe Peters One of the several 7 Lucky Gods Walking Tours in Tokyo
10 Culture Yushima Tenjin Takane Shoji Built in commemoration of Sugawara no Michizane, a figure regarded as the god of scholarship, the Yushima Shrine is one of To...
12 Culture Manshu-in and its Lovely Garden Larry Knipfing If you can find yourself a quiet corner to sit in at Manshu-in Temple, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and then open them
9 Culture Kamakura's Daigyo-ji Temple Larry Knipfing On your way to Myohon-ji Temple, why not stop in at Daigyo-ji? Its main object of worship is the Goddess of Childbirth.
13 Culture Seisui Temple in Machida Cathy Cawood Carvings of dragons, people, flowers and birds extravagantly decorate a quiet wooden temple in Aihara that has the same kanji...
