Culture The Hakurankan Justin Dart The relationship of Water, Culture, and History of Gujo can be best understood at the Hakurankan
Culture Ashikuraji Oyama Jinja Kerrie Hankinson Ashikuraji village, on the edge of the Tateyama caldera, is the site of the mid-level Oyama JInja. This beautiful shrine is s...
Culture Exploring Yasukuni Shrine Lee Prescott Tokyo is home to hundreds of shrines, many are grand and certainly all are steeped in Japan’s religious and historical tradit...
Culture Dive Into History at Tokyo National Museum Abi Barber Tokyo National Museum is a treasure trove of Japanese arts, including many designated National Treasures.
Culture Kamigamo Shrine: A Place of Healing Tomoko Kamishima HEALING SPOT: Kamigamo Shrine is known for its strong healing power. And before Kyoto became capital of Japan, it was already...
Culture Hakone’s Mt. Komagatake Tomoko Kamishima We can reach the top of beautiful Mt. Komagatake in only 7 minutes by using a comfortable and convenient ropeway. The ropeway...
Culture Bedazzled by Buds and Blooms Joe Peters This park is one of the best sakura viewing places in Tokyo and the ancient trees line the paths for several kilometers formi...
Culture Nunobashi Kanjoue Kerrie Hankinson When the mountain religion Shugendō flourished in this valley, on the middle day of Autumn Equinox, hundreds of women came to...
Culture Mingei Iyo-Kasuri Kaikan Anonymous The Iyo-Kasuri Folk Craft Hall is a compelling combination of museum, shops, and hands-on craft center.
Culture Otaru's Gleaming Canals Katherine Moore Meiji Era town make a great day trip from Sapporo, but stay until after dark when the canals light up to see it at its best.
