Culture Ushimado Shinto Shrine Rory Jackson The beach is a tempting distraction but the shrine is an authentic hilltop example of old Japan worth visiting.
Culture Johgi Nyorai Saihoji Temple, Miyagi Justin Velgus Johgi Nyorai Saihoji Temple and the nearby mausoleum for Sadayoshi Taira are an impressive set of Buddhist and historical bui...
Culture Nikolai-do Orthodox Cathedral Virginia Gonzalez Nikolai-do, the head of the Orthodox Church in Japan, is located in the Kanda district of Tokyo, near Akihabara.
6 Culture Raikyu-ji Temple Mandy Bartok Catch a renowned garden architect's lesser-known work at the Raikyu-ji temple in Bitchu Takahashi
Culture Timeless Tranquility Elysse Hurtado Roughly a 10 minute walk from Itako Station is one of Japan’s oldest Buddhist temples, the venerable (and long-suffering) Cho...
Culture Forest Sanctuary Elysse Hurtado Purportedly established around 600BC by Emperor Jimmu, Kashima Shrine is one of Japan’s most venerated Shinto places of worship.
Culture Spirit Skills Elysse Hurtado The original Aikido dojo and Aiki shrine are located not far from the station in the sleepy town of Iwama
Culture Burning Beauty Elysse Hurtado Try your hand at creating beauty from fire with the help of the Camosu Glass-Blowing Workshop near Kasama
Culture Three Tides Tattoo Perri Silverstein Keep Japan Beautiful, Get Tattooed! That's the motto of Three Tides Tattoo, the top destination for body art in the Land of t...
