Walking around Itsukushima Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Miyajima has been known as an island of God for 1400 years. And the island itself has been worshiped by people all over Japan.
The Fun Streets of Miyajima Island Tomoko Kamishima The bustling shopping street of Omotesando, Machiya-dori with old houses, Taki-koji with big houses of Shinto priests, and a ...
Yokohama Nihon Odori Street Tomoko Kamishima Autumn finally comes to Yokohama as the Ginko trees on Nihon Odori Street turn a beautiful yellow.
Miyajima’s Senjokaku & Pagoda Tomoko Kamishima Senjokaku, 1,000 tatami mats is size, is on the top of a hill commanding Itsukushima Shrine. A comfortable breeze blows throu...
Kamikochi: Hiking along Azusa River Tomoko Kamishima On a crisp, clear morning in early October, we walked along the Azusa River up to Myojin. The views along the forest trail we...
Koto-in, a Daitoku-ji Inner Temple Tomoko Kamishima Koto-in Temple, established by Hosokawa Tadaoki (1563-1646) in 1601, is one of the many inner temples of Daitoku-ji Temple Co...
Culture Kamikochi Hodaka Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Hodaka Shrine, situated alongside Kamikochi’s Myojin Pond, has a special Shinto ritual on October 8 every year, to offer up p...
Kamikochi Taisho-ike Pond Hike Tomoko Kamishima Kamikochi: Fascinating scenic spot on the upper reaches of Azusa River. It commands a great view of the mountains of the nort...
9 Kyoto Takase-gawa Riverside Walk Tomoko Kamishima The Takase River in downtown Kyoto, is one of the city's most popular, beautiful, and magical spots for cherry blossoms.
Nagoya Domannaka Matsuri Tomoko Kamishima The summer dance festival in Nagoya, “Domatsuri”, short for “Doman-naka Matusi”, is Japan’s biggest dance festival, made the ...
