10 Nagai Residence in Yakushiike Park Cathy Cawood Edo period thatched roof farm house preserved at Yakushiike Park in Machida
9 Dragons in Yokohama Cathy Cawood Kantei-Byo Shrine in Yokohama Chinatown is swarming with decorative dragons.
11 Culture Eiheiji Temple's Glorious Main Gate Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 11: 'Main Gate (Sanmon Gate) was rebuilt in 1749. This is the oldest building at Eiheiji. Se...
6 Lake Tazawa, Akita Matthew Baxter Lake Tazawa is a breathtaking lake in Akita, Tohoku. What sets this apart from most others is that in addition to being the d...
15 Culture Kitchen and Bath of Eiheiji Temple Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 09: The ninth guide focuses on 'Daikuin (Kitchen)' and 'Yokushitsu (Bath). See the giant woo...
Activities Yokohama's 'Sparkling Twilight' 2024 Steve Morton Come and experience ‘Sparkling Twilight’, Yokohama’s newest fireworks display. Soak up the great scenery and atmosphere in th...
15 Culture Buddha Hall of Eiheiji Temple Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 07: The seven guide focuses on 'Butsuden (Buddha Hall)', the main building of Eiheiji which ...
11 Culture Founder's Hall of Eiheiji Temple Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 06: The sixth guide focuses on 'Jōyōden', mausoleum of Eiheiji's founder Dogen, and 'Jōyōmon...
Activities Picchio's Adventure Club Noro Randria Let your children have a blast in Karuizawa thanks to one of the many activities organized only for them by Picchio's Adventu...
13 Culture Zazen Hall and Paintings of Eiheiji Takako Sakamoto Complete guide to Eiheiji Temple 05: The fifth guide focuses on 'Sanshōkaku (Reception Hall)', 'Sō-dō (Zazen Hall or Monk's H...
