12 Japanese Garden of Jofukuji Temple Takako Sakamoto Japanese Garden of Jofukuji Temple in Fukui: The garden of National Scenic Beauty of Japan that lords of Fukui Matsudaira Clan once..
Culture Tale of Echizen Jofukuji Temple 2 Takako Sakamoto Tale of Echizen Jofukuji Temple 2: The sequel to the curious fate of the perished Taira Clan and its family temple that still stands..
Culture Tale of Echizen Jofukuji Temple 1 Takako Sakamoto Tale of Echizen Jofukuji Temple 1: The curious fate of the perished Taira Clan and its family temple that still stands in Echizen,..
15 Ajimano-en Park Waiting for Spring Takako Sakamoto In mid March I visited Ajimano-en Park in Echizen City, Fukui, to see plum blossoms there. Unfortunately they weren't blooming..
Recommended Culture A Virtual Journey of Japanese Craftsmanship 2021 Mar 6th 2021 Past Event Connect Japan Travel for all intents and purposes as we learn from ace experts who specialize in conventional cut making and paper..
16 Konpira Shrine at Kakyo Park Takako Sakamoto The view from the grounds of small Konpira Shrine in autumn will surely take your breath away! Located on the hilltop inside Kakyo..
14 Sangetsu-Ro & Izumo Taisha in Fukui Takako Sakamoto Enjoy the traditional view of Sangetsu-Ro and Izumo Taisha Shrine decorated by gorgeous maple leaves inside Kakyo Park in Ech..
16 Okafuto Shrine's Prayer Hall Takako Sakamoto Okafuto Shrine in Echizen city, Fukui, was founded by Emperor Keitai in prayer for successful flood control in Echizen Province...