14 Shougenji Temple, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Shougenji, Fukui, is the head temple of 'Gugan Shinshu', one of many sects of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. It has a beautiful..
9 Samuel Cocking Garden - Enoshima Todd Wojnowski The Samuel Cocking Garden is a pretty botanical garden on the island of Enoshima. Established by a British merchant in the mid-1800's,..
Culture Kaidan-in Temple, Dazaifu, Fukuoka Tony Mariani Kaidan-in Temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka is one of the three original Buddhist ordination temples in Japan.
14 Evening in Morioka Imogen Riethmuller Enjoy the evenings in Morioka, whether that be by taking a walk along the river or the city streets.
7 Culture Botanical Garden in Sengokuhara Masato Kitamura The Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands (Hakone Shisseikaen or 箱根湿生花園 in Japanese) is a wonderfully designed garden with..
Activities Sendai Astronomical Observatory Justin Velgus Sendai Astronomical Observatory opened in 1955, but the importance of astronomy in Sendai can trace its origins back to the powerful..
6 Shopping Chion-ji Hyakumanben Craft Markets Bonson Lam Find handmake keepsakes at Chion-ji temple markets on the 15th of each month in Kyoto
10 Activities Chidorigafuchi Cherry Blossoms Manish Prabhune During my first visit to Tokyo I was lucky to arrive in March and stay right through April, the cherry blossom season. I visited..