Culture Tsubaki Taisho, an Unearthly Shrine Chris Glenn Built in 300, guarded by 97 generations of the Yamamoto Family, Tsubaki Grand Shrine is where Ueshiba Morihei received inspir...
Culture Senyu-ji Temple Anonymous Senyu-ji is a temple in Imabari. It’s temple No. 58 on the pilgrimage of 88 temples around Shikoku, and one of the more impre...
Culture Enmei-ji Temple Anonymous Enmei-ji is No. 54 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. The flaming turnip on its roof represents the flaming dharma of the B...
Culture Yokosuka's Verny Park Tomoko Kamishima There is a beautiful park near JR Yokosuka Station called Verny Park. It is named after a Frenchman who came to Japan in 1865.
Culture Tobe Creative Pottery Making Center Anonymous At the Tobe Creative Pottery Making Center, you can try your hand at decorating pre-made Tobe-yaki ceramic ware.
Culture Bekku Oyamazumi Shrine Anonymous Bekku Oyamazumi Shrine in Imabari is divided into three parts, each in a different style. It makes an interesting contrast wi...
Culture Koganei Koen Helen Langford Sports, history, barbecues... A fun day out at Koganei Koen for the whole family.
Culture Niimi City Samurai Parade 2024 Judith Mikami Niimi City Samurai Parade a 300 year tradition that is celebrated every year on October 15th. A festival that brings the loca...
Culture Shiraishi Island Paradise Joanne Wong Nestled in the bosom of the Seto Inland Sea in Okayama Prefecture, tiny, quirky Shiraishi Island is truly a great discovery.
Culture Nishiwaki Beach near Ushimado Judith Mikami A beach area that has the usual attractions of sand and swimming. But the views of Shodoshima Island as well as the coast of ...