Culture Enmei-ji Temple Anonymous Enmei-ji is No. 54 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. The flaming turnip on its roof represents the flaming dharma of the B...
11 Culture Okayama's Korakuen Garden Katherine Moore Okayama's Korakuen is one of Japan's Big 3 Gardens - and overlooked by a castle its a great place to see the plum blossoms in...
Culture In Search of the Sakai Daimyo in Tsuruoka City Alena Eckelmann The Sakai, a samurai clan that originated in the 14thcentury, became chief retainers to the Shoguns of the Tokugawa Clan. The...
Shopping Okazaki's Shrine to the God Of War Chris Glenn Okazaki's Shrine to the God Of War, where Ieyasu prayed before each battle, is now eerily quiet...until the samurai return ev...
8 Activities Spring in Niseko R.S. Reynolds A series of photos capturing spring in Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan
Nightlife SAKURA NIGHTS at Nijo Castle 2026 Nelly Samui Newest nighttime experience during a limited-time castle opening, featuring immersive performances, exclusive access areas, a...
Culture Guide to Enjoying Lotus Viewing - 1 Larry Knipfing My personal guide to viewing and photographing the world's most beautiful flower, the Japanese Lotus. Part 2 is on the way!
Culture The History of Hirosaki Castle Andrew Checkley As a castle town, Hirosaki was built around this defensive structure and status symbol - today a tower sat in an extensive co...
Activities Osaka Expo Park Jeannie Gan The 260-hectare Expo Park is the original ground for the 1970 World Exposition in Osaka.
Culture Hiroshima's Sankeien Garden Paul Walsh Beautifully landscaped Japanese garden right next to Hiroshima Airport , well worth an hour of your time if you are in the area.
