Activities The Shimanami Kaido Anonymous The area around the Seto Inland Sea is known as ‘Setouchi’. The Shimanami Kaido is a chain of islands and bridges with cycle ...
Culture The Making of Kamakura Daibutsu - 1 Tomoko Kamishima Knowing how Daibutsu was made (in the mid 13th century) is quite interesting and will help you appreciate your visit there mu...
Culture Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Starting more than 800 years ago, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine was the center of the great samurai city of Kamakura.
Culture Lotus Ponds at Hachimangu Shrine Larry Knipfing If you happen to come to Japan in July or August, then I highly recommend you visit the two lotus ponds at Hachimangu Shrine ...
Activities Tohoku History Museum Justin Velgus The Tohoku History Museum in Tagajo is located next to Kokufutagajo Station. It can be accessed via a 14 minute train ride on...
Culture Kyoto Shimogamo Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Shimogamo Shrine: God of the legendary "Three-legged Crow"
Culture Iseyama Kotai Shrine Steve Morton Crowded at New Year’s but virtually empty during the rest of the year, Iseyama Kotai Shrine is a great place to find peace an...
Activities Kanjoji, a Local Shrine in Ota Valerie Kor A peaceful sanctuary hidden away from the main road. A quiet spot to learn about Japanese customs surrounding death.
Accommodation Hotel Anteroom Kyoto Hoyee Tse Hotel Anteroom Kyoto is a stylish hotel with a homely and artistic space, one stop south of Kyoto.
Culture Sendai Daikannon Statue Justin Velgus The Sendai Daikannon was the tallest statue in the world when built in 1991. It stands 100 meters high watching over the citi...
