Culture Kirishima Open-Air Museum Kathryn Wortley Set in 13 acres of serene countryside and woodland, Kirishima Open-Air Museum provides an opportunity to appreciate the beaut...
Culture Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market Akemi Miura The Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market sells freshly caught fish and seafood to the public from early morning hours to the aft...
Culture Atsuta Jingu's Arboreal Splendor Arlene Bastion Atsuta Jingu Shrine in Nagoya is a holy haven of nature as well as a sacred sanctuary of Shinto belief.
Culture Mystical Miyajima Pete Martin A short extract based on a day at Miyajima taken from "Revolutions: Wandering and wondering on a sabbatical year".
Culture Ofuna Kannon Temple in Kamakura Nathan Eden Ofuna Kannon is an immense, striking white statue which overlooks the Ofuna Station area and offers protection for those who ...
Culture Discovering Awajishima Yunxuan Koh Discovering Awajishima: An island rich in tradition and natural beauty
Culture Tsuki: The Moon Elena Lisina The tradition of admiring the moon is called otsukimi in Japan. There are also some popular legends connected with the moon, ...
Culture Hiroshima, and Miyajima Island Rey Waters Hiroshima a city of Peace, Miyajima "Island of Gods" Visiting Peace Memorial Park, a place of horror and hope. Praying for ...
Area Matsusaka Tom Roseveare Matsusaka City, based in central Mie prefecture, is located just a few hours south of Nagoya and Kyoto, on the Kii peninsula....
Culture Ioji Temple at Tomonoura Jaclynn Seah Where to find the best view with the least crowd in picturesque Tomonoura, Fukuyama