13 Culture Kenroku-en: Beauty in Small Things Amber Mezbourian Kenroku-en is one of Japan's three most beautiful gardens. Dating back to the Edo period, there are numerous beautiful things...
Activities Gion Shirakawa Street Bonson Lam Cherry blossoms and Geishas make a heady mix in the canals surrounding Gion, Kyoto. Strolling the Shirakawa Canal is a beauti...
11 Culture Ushita-yama Kannon-ji JJ Walsh Pictures of the Beautiful golden Kannon statue at the base of Ushita-yama. Built as a place of comfort for families who have ...
Culture Aizu Jibo Dai Kannon Selena Hoy Immense snow-white Buddhist Kannon statue stands tall over Aizu Wakamatsu on the grounds of Aizumura, Fukushima Prefecture.
Culture Hirosaki Park Eric Thompson Hirosaki Park, with its castle relics, gardens, shrine and cherry blossoms, is definitely worth a visit!
12 Culture Kamakura’s Eisho-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Eisho-ji Temple has been a nunnery since it was established in 1636. The founder of this temple was a woman who once was Toku...
Culture Ushita Kannon-temple & Pet Cemetery JJ Walsh Beautiful golden Kannon bodhisattva at the base of Ushita-yama offers comfort for lost children or pets. Interesting spot to ...
9 Culture Ueno Park - Sakura Season Susan Tumanon I often see Ueno Park on Japanese TV whenever cherry blossom season approches. I decided to see what the buzz was all about.
Food Cucino Italia Orso, in Matsuyama Anonymous Cucino Italia Orso, in Matsuyama offers a thoroughly fulfilling Italian lunch al fresco.
10 Activities Yumiharidaira Snowshoe Trekking Alena Eckelmann At the foot of Mount Gassan, snowshoe trekking with an experienced guide is available from January to May.
