13 Culture Golden Week at Enoshima Cathy Cawood Seaside atmosphere, sacred caves and a dragon story make Enoshima a great place to visit in the Tokyo area, even on crowded h...
7 Culture Makomanai Takino Cemetery Michelle Ishiki What would a row of moai be doing in the back roads of Sapporo? Hanging out with Stonehenge of course. Makomanai Takino Cemet...
13 Culture Multiple Ema at Meiji Jingu Odilia Sindy Okinawati See ema wooden plaques written not only in Japanese, but also in various foreign languages.
14 Culture Himeji Castle: 2009-2014 Restoration Anonymous Often, when visiting historic locations throughout Japan, one can read things concerning the original building of the structu...
12 Culture Kozenji Temple Bryan Baier Kozenji is a gorgeous Buddhist temple nestled against the Chuo Alps in Komagane Nagano. It perfectly blends human constructio...
37 Culture Kobuntei of Kairakuen Elena Lisina Kobuntei is a traditional Japanese house located in Kairakuen and open to the public viewing.
Culture Aizu-Wakamatsu: Day 2 Rey Waters Hiking the five ponds area and second day exploration of Aizu-Wakamatsu
25 Culture Shinjuku Gyoen Tokyo on a Rainy Day Elena Lisina Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a spacious and beautiful garden. It can be enjoyed on any day, even if it rains.
15 Culture Kyoto Shugakuin Imperial Villa Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Shugakuin Imperial Villa: Simple, peaceful, and rustic place for Emperor Go-mizunoo