Activities Japan's Most Beautiful Spring Spots Revealed in New Ranking Kim Bergström A recent ranking by Japanese travel site Jalan highlights the country's most beautiful flower views, offering plenty of inspi...
Culture The Kurama-Kibune Mountain Trail Alena Eckelmann The Kurama-Kibune Mountain Trail. In the footsteps of Reiki founder Mikao Usui
Culture Nezu Shrine, Bunkyo-ku Michael Kaplan If Tokyo has been on your travel itinerary for some time or you are planning to visit the city in the near future, then be su...
Culture Hanta-ji Temple Anonymous Hanta-ji Temple, No. 50 of the 88 sacred temples of Shikoku, offers a sweeping view over south Matsuyama
Culture Time Stands Still at Nara Suwannee Payne Walking along the path that leads to Kasuga Taisha shrine is like walking back in time, to a place where time stood still, wh...
Activities Hoju-ji Temple in Saijo Anonymous Hoju-ji is No. 62 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. It's the Temple of Wealth and Happiness, but it doesn’t look like it.
Culture Joruri-ji Temple in Matsuyama Anonymous Joruri-ji – Temple No. 46 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage has ancient trees and a beautiful garden. Standing alone in far...
Activities Tochigi Central Park Stacy Kurokawa My friend had her wedding ceremony in this park. I often come across people painting the scenery of the park, or taking photo...