9 Culture Joukyou-ji Temple in Utsunomiya Peter Sidell In Utsunomiya, a city north of Tokyo in Japan's Tochigi prefecture, Joukyou-ji is a small but attractive Buddhist temple.
Culture What to Pack For An Unforgettable Japan Trip Joanna Ligon Pack smart! Whether you're staying for a week, a month, or even longer, being fully prepared means considering Japan’s ever-c...
7 Fall Lights at Kodai-ji Yasuhiro Mori Enjoy the beautiful light displays during fall at Kodai-ji, a Buddhist temple in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto.
Planning Tokyo’s Taito City Ward Sleiman Azizi Taito City may be Tokyo's tiniest ward but it is filled to the brim with museums, temples, gardens and other famous landmarks.
Activities Japanese Garden Photography Class Bonson Lam The variety of its landscapes make Tenju-an a photographers delight, challenging your camera techniques and angles.
Culture Hasedera Temple and Abe Monjuin Temple Jeanne Austry Buddhist sculptures in the Yamato area : the temple of flowers, the Hasedera, perched in the mountains, and the Abe Monjuin, ...
Culture Bunkyo City Ward - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Bunkyo City Ward has a history of education and learning. Many of its temples and shrines reflect that heritage, including Go...
Culture Asukayama Park Allie Tan This big green space in Kita has a large playground, quiet gardens, three museums and a free park rail.
Activities Night Sakura Sea of Clouds 2026 Kim Bergström A special after-dark event titled Night Sakura – Sea of Clouds is taking place at Hotel Chinzanso's garden up until April 14t...
Activities Moonlight Rose Garden 2026-2027 Kim Bergström Home to a wide array of different blooms, the Ibaraki Flower Park is best known for its roses. At this time of year, around 8...
