11 Fields of lotus in the countryside Cathy Cawood In the countryside of Uji pink lotus grows side by side with tea and rice, creating some beautiful rural scenery.
Activities Nakanoshima Park Jeannie Gan Nakanoshima Park is the perfect place to be after a long day of sightseeing in Osaka. Its just a train’s stop from Umeda or a...
Culture Kita-Kamakura's Meigetsu-in Temple Miho Saika-Joyce Meigetsu-in Temple (明月院) in Kitakamakura, established in 1160, is a nice place to go, and only one hour from Tokyo
Culture Hase Kannon Temple in Kamakura Tomoko Kamishima At Hase Temple, you can take the opportunity to trace a picture of a Buddhist statue, or write Buddhist chants in Chinese kan...
11 Beauty of Daian-zenji Temple, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Wow, this temple is gorgeous! was the first thought that popped into my mind when I saw Daian-zenji Temple the other day.
Activities Biwa Waterfall Trail, Mount Takao Catherine Hagar Biwa Waterfall Trail is a great hike on Mount Takao that follows a stream to the top of the mountain. The water keeps you coo...
Culture Boso Village Open Air Museum Suwannee Payne Walking through the entrance of Boso no Mura Open Air Museum, past the office and ticket booth, just around the corner, the v...
16 Meigetsuin Temple in Kita-Kamakura Jessica A Paje Meigetsu-in means “Bright Moon” or is also referred to as “Harvest Moon.” Founded in 1160, Meigetsu-in is a subsidiary of the...
Activities Flower Park Kagoshima Mandy Bartok Flowers bloom all seasons on the tip of the Satsuma Peninsula in Kagoshima Prefecture.
Culture A Tiny Shrine Under a Big Tree Robert Grey Go to Iiyama's remote Karayama neighborhood and there is a surprise for you. Off the side of the main road going through this...
