6 Culture Nishijin Textile Center Kyoto Bonson Lam At the Nishijin Textile Center, there are kimono pattern books from the Meiji period in the late 19th century, showing the sy...
Culture Saijoji Temple Sandra Isaka Saijoji is an amazing Zen temple hidden among giant cedars in the forest of Minami Ashigara City, southern Kanagawa Prefecture.
6 Culture Yasaka Shrine Shijo Gion Kyoto Bonson Lam Emperor Ichijo loved Gion Shrine so much, that in the year 991 he added it to the Imperial list. The roof was built with stun...
12 Culture The birthplace of Kabuki Susan Tumanon See what stage props were used to produce sound effects during Kabuki plays and experience first hand what it feels to stand ...
9 Culture Scenic Ushimado Olive Garden Kenji Chida Ushimado Olive Garden offers spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea. You can see as far as Shikoku to the south and the Aka...
9 Culture The Hakone Eki-den Museum Larry Knipfing THE BIG RACE: The Hakone Eki-den Museum features photos, history, videos, mementos, and gift shop. The museum is located at t...
Culture Oyamazumi Shrine Treasure Hall Anonymous The Oyamazumi Shrine National Treasure Hall holds a fine collection of ancient samurai weaponry, armour and shrine statuary.
Culture Taking the Boat to Miyajima Manish Prabhune The seagulls kept us company for around 15-20 minutes, but as we approached Miyajima Island, they flew away.
Culture Kurokawa Noh Performance Alena Eckelmann Kurokawa Noh: 500 years of tradition and excellence of Japan's traditional theatrical performance set in a small village in Y...