Culture Obi Town - the 'Kyoto of Kyushu' Iain Stanley Obi Town, in Nichinan city, Miyazaki, is often labeled as the ‘Kyoto of Kyushu’ – it is very popular with tourists and domest...
7 Culture Eisa of Okinawa Kylie P Giggins Eisa in Okinawa is a ageing tradition but still a very vibrant and prominent part of Okinawan tradition.
12 Culture The Fushimi Inari Torii River Bridget Ye Fushimi Inari torii gates in Kyoto. You have seen this shrine in guide books, Memoirs of a Geisha and other films, or perhaps...
11 Culture Kansho-in Temple in Mariko Peter Sidell In the leafy Mariko district of Shizuoka in central Japan, Kansho-in is a charming Buddhist temple, home to a population of f...
8 Culture Nachi Taisha Shrine and Nachi Falls Masayoshi Hirose Rare build-up of ice on the rocks of Nachi Falls, and beautiful Nachi Taisha Shrine in Wakayama Prefecture.
12 Culture Grand Shrine of Kumano Hongu Taisha Larry Knipfing The grand shrine for over 3000 Kumano shrines around Japan, Kumano Hongu Taisha is truly dignified and beautiful.
10 Culture Chokyu-In Temple in Yanaka Peter Sidell In Tokyo's historical Yanaka district, Chokyu-In is an ancient Buddhist temple with a peaceful atmosphere, home to a lot of i...
23 Culture A Visit to Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Elena Lisina Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha is the most important shrine associated with Mt. Fuji. Located Fujinomiya, the shrine sits in a l...
12 Culture Teizen-in Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Teizen-in is a large, restful Buddhist temple, home to beautiful wooden carvings...
Culture Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival 2024 Kim Held annually on the weekend after obon festivities since 1956, the Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival is a large-scale celebration ...
