Culture Nishihongan-ji Temple, Kyoto Larry Knipfing Nishi Hongan-ji, (meaning the Western Temple of the Original Vow) is of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism, and is a sister te...
Mawaru Osushi No Kuni Marine Police Mark Joseph Fabon A trip to Japan would not be complete without eating sushi at sushi counter restaurant and if you are in Fukusaki, Hyogo Pref...
Culture Kinkakuji Steve Leavett-Brown Kinkakuji, more commonly known as the Golden Temple, is as beautiful as it is enigmatic. Originally constructed as a villa, s...
Kobe at Night: Pure Magic! Takako Sakamoto Enjoy the exotic city of Kobe and its gorgeous night views!
Culture Shinnyo-do Temple, Kyoto - 1 Larry Knipfing Shinnyo-do was founded in 984. It is a lovely, secluded temple that is quiet and serene, but in autumn when the foliage is in...
Culture Shisendo: Villa, Garden, and Temple Larry Knipfing Shisendo has an interesting history, and thus, is difficult to pinpoint: Is it a villa? Is it a garden? Is it a temple? The a...
Culture Furoan Dream At Sophia Warren Nestled among bamboo and other greenery in the western end of Kyoto, Dream At is quiet and relaxing spot to take a short brea...
Culture Sumiyoshi Taisha in Photos Connor Lappin Going inside the Sumiyoshi Taisha temple in southern Osaka
C5856 Steam Locomotive Train Bonson Lam Long before the advent of Shinkansen or bullet trains, steam locomotives such as the C 58 series ferried passengers and freig...
Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine Takako Sakamoto Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine in Kumano region of Wakayama Prefecture was considered a power spot in ancient times, and combines...
Amagase Dam Cathy Cawood Surrounded by gorgeous scenery, Amagase Dam in Uji is a wonderful place for a picnic!
Kodoji in Kyoto Cathy Cawood Small but beautiful Kyoto temple was once part of a larger Tendai Buddhist complex, and is part of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrim...
Lost in Southern Higashiyama Cathy Cawood Exploring by bicycle in the back streets on the lower slopes of the Higashiyama Hills in Kyoto reveals many pretty autumn sce...
Perfect Day for Cherry Blossoms Takako Sakamoto Gorgeous cherry blossoms blooming under the soft spring sunshine at Negoroji Temple in Wakayama. What a perfect day for cherr...
