Culture Kishimojin Temple Sleiman Azizi Founded in the late 16th century, Kishimojin Temple in Ikebukuro is dedicated to the Buddhist deity, Kishimojin who, before s...
Culture Haruna Shrine This beautiful Shinto shrine in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, was founded in 586 during the first year of Emperor Yomei's reign...
Culture Yakushiji Temple Yakushiji Temple is regarded as one of the oldest and most important temples in Japan, which is no surprise given its impress...
Culture Uminaka Candle Night 2025 Kim Bergström The Uminaka Candle Night event has become a much-loved winter tradition in Fukuoka, and it involves the help of local citizen...
Culture Oyamazumi Shrine In the middle of Honshu and Shikoku, there's an island named Omishima which plays host to a Shinto shrine that served as a sa...
Culture Gate Tower Building Osaka Jemma King Hiding amongst the residential area of Fukushima-ku in Osaka is a building you need to see to believe. The Gate Tower Buildin...
Culture The Japan Temple Stamp Book Richard Mulvihill Japan Temple Stamp Book is a unique one-of-a-kind gift. The Goshiun chou is a small book to bring to thousands of shrines and...
Culture Hinode Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Running for over 30 years now, the Hinode Sakura Festival is a wonderful way to celebrate the best of the blossoms on the out...
Culture Ueno Guide Elizabeth S Ueno is a dense district with cultural treasures, natural beauty, and shopping and dining spots. All of the locations are wit...
Culture Obi Castle Obi Castle was originally completed in 1588. It was built by the Tsuchimochi clan in the Nanboku-cho period, but most of its ...
