7 Culture Suwa Taisha (Suwa Grand Shrine) Brian Wood-Koiwa Suwa Taisha (Suwa Grand Shrine) houses the four largest logs of the Onbashira festival and a tree that snores when it lowers ...
Culture Kuma Kogen Furusato Ryoko Mura Anonymous Kuma Kogen Furusato Ryokō Mura is a largely self-contained tourist ‘village’ located in a picturesque but easily accessible p...
Culture Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens R A This garden is only one of two surviving Edo period gardens in the mega metropolis of Tokyo. This makes it one of the oldest ...
Culture Butsumoku-ji Temple in Uwajima Anonymous Butsumoku-ji, the Temple of the Buddha’s Tree, is temple No. 42 of the 88 sacred temples of the Shikoku pilgrimage. It has an...
Culture Rodan's Saikai Bridge Armand Vaquer In the movie Rodan, the Saikai Bridge is blown down by the monster's backdraft. A visit here is a must for fans.
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...
Culture Hamamatsu Cup Festa Samba 2024 Anonymous A samba contest with both local and professional samba teams taking part.
Culture Route 20 for a drive out of Tokyo Joe Peters A nice drive out of Tokyo - see Mt. Takao, Lake Sagami, or keep on going to Lake Yamanaka.
Culture Yokote Kamakura Museum Justin Velgus This museum may be small, but it's not everyday you can see "kamakura" or igloos each and every season.
Culture Akita Neburi-Nagashi Hall Justin Velgus At this small museum, you could easily spend more than an hour if you want to practice kanto lantern balancing with friends. ...
