15 Autumn at Kinpusen-ji Cathy Cawood Although Yoshino in Nara is famous for cherry blossom, the autumn colors around Zao Hall at World Heritage site Kinpusen-ji w...
Culture Hotokeguara, the Buddha Rock Shawn Swinger Hotokeguara, a hidden gem of coastline comprised of Buddha like rocks and cliffs, found out in the Western wilds of Shimokita...
Culture Kaiju Sites Along the Sumida River Armand Vaquer Take a cruise along Tokyo's Sumida River and see several landmarks featured in kaiju movies.
Food Moomin Stand in Tennoji, Osaka Michelle Montano Moomin treats and goods at the Moomin Stand in Tennoji, Osaka.
10 Tenkaiho Park and Sunset, Nagasaki Masayoshi Hirose On my third visit to Sasebo, my dream came true when I saw a magnificent view of the Kujuku-shima Islands from the Tenkaiho P...
13 Noren - Beautiful Japanese Curtains Larry Knipfing Most Japanese noren curtains you see are machine-made and tacky, but some are so beautiful they will take your breath away
14 Biei: Majestic Hills in Hokkaido Masayoshi Hirose Run through the winding pathways in the patchwork of beautiful fields on the gentle hills of Biei, Hokkaido. So refreshing!
Transportation Otsuki Station in Yamanashi Cathy Cawood Station on JR Chuo Line that connects with Fujikyuko Railway to Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji. Otsuki City itself boasts hiki...
15 Fukui's Toshogu: Sakaeno-Yashiro Takako Sakamoto Revenge was on my mind when I visited Sakaeno-Yashiro Shrine in Fukui city, which is also known as Echizen Toshogu, indicatin...
15 A Day at Enoshima Aquarium George Popescu Enoshima Aquarium near Kamakura - great fun for adults and children alike—a photo story.
