Culture The Sweet Soul of Wakayama Mandy Bartok A journey through the trails, guesthouses, temples and shrines of Mount Koya in Wakayama Prefecture. Our guide gives you the ...
Culture Indigo Dyeing Class Bonson Lam Indigo, like sake, is transformed by oxygen and fermentation. Find out how its mysterious hues had captivated generations fro...
Culture Awaji Bunraku Puppet Theatre Bonson Lam Bunraku’s contribution throughout time, and to modern entertainment, has been recognized by UNESCO, granting it Intangible Cu...
Culture Niigata Festival 2024 Anonymous The Niigata Festival is one of the biggest attraction in the region, and it's well earned! It goes for three days on the firs...
Culture Himeji Castle and Engyoji Temple Rey Waters Historic Engyoji Temple, site of the Last Samurai. Also, the city of Himeji and Himeji Castle.
Culture Mt. Misen and the Eternal Fire Hall Pete Martin Extracted article from "Revolutions" on Miyajima.
Area Ise Rey Waters The city of Ise (pronounced e-say) is located at the eastern end of the Kii peninsula in Mie prefecture. It is filled with sh...
Culture Hondoji Temple Elizabeth S Hondoji, a Nichiren Buddhist temple is famed for its cherry blossoms, hydrangea grove, and autumn colors. Known as "the templ...
Culture Hiroshima: Top Ten Things to Do Veronica Carnevale Hiroshima Prefecture lies on the southwestern side of Honshu. The region’s southern coast meets the Seto Inland Sea with a co...
Culture Magic Mountain in Izumisano Arlene Bastion Inunakisan is a magical, mysterious, mountain, filled with strange statues, and the strong presence of Shugendo practice.
