7 Culture Autumn Leaves at Kogenji Temple Masayoshi Hirose The temple was the top Rinzai Nakamine school founded in the Kamakura period. This ancient temple is one of the most famous s...
Culture Toshimaya Sake Shop Shingo Yamada Four Centuries' Passion for Sake: Tradition and Practice at Toshimaya
8 Culture Yokohama’s ‘Zou no Hana’ Café Steve Morton Be sure to stop by this modern terrace where you can enjoy some great views of the harbor from both inside and outside. For a...
12 Culture Seigan-ji Temple in Mariko Peter Sidell In the Mariko district of Shizuoka city in central Japan, Seigan-ji is an attractive Buddhist temple, with a eaceful atmosphe...
10 Culture Buddhist Statues at Moto-Hakone Cathy Cawood Follow 20 minute trail around Buddhist statues carved into natural rock at Moto-Hakone and imagine yourself an ancient travel...
Culture How I Became Hooked Elena Lisina My first of many trip to Japan saw me visit Tokyo, Kamakura, Yokohama and Shiroishi-Zao. During that trip I saw beautiful tem...
Culture National Places of Scenic Beauty in Tokyo Sleiman Azizi Tokyo is home to six nationally recognised Places of Scenic Beauty. These include Koganei Park, Tonogayato Teien Garden, Kyu ...
Culture Musashimurayama City - History & Landmarks Sleiman Azizi Musashimurayama City comes complete with plenty of natural history and local landmarks. These include Kabuto Bridge, Katakuri...
Culture English Gardens in Japan Kim A number of gardens in Japan draw inspiration from English gardens in their design. This guide provides a brief introduction ...
Culture Hachiman Shrines Elena Lisina There are about 44,000 Hachiman shrines throughout Japan, dedicated to Hachiman - a Shinto God of War. Among the most old and...
