16 Shirayama Shrine in a Rice Field Takako Sakamoto There are millions of Shirayama (Hakusan) Shrines in Japan. I visited one of them I found in my neighborhood, among vast rice fields...
12 Culture Fujino Genkuro Memorial Hall Justin Velgus The Fujino Genkuro Memorial Hall explores the connection between Fujino with his lifelong mentor Lu Xun, as well as the conten..
Culture Kanegasaki Shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Kanegasaki Shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui, enshrines two tragic princes of the Southern Court, but it is now renowned as a 'Power..
Culture Eishoji Temple, Tsuruga: Fukui Takako Sakamoto Eishoji Temple (Tsuruga, Fukui) is the family temple of the famous Japanese samurai from Sengoku period, Otani Yoshitsugu. He died..
14 Gorgeous Kehi Jingu Shrine, Tsuruga Takako Sakamoto Kehi Jingu Shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui prefecture, is the icon of the city. It has been called 'Kei-san, and loved by local people..
16 Honganji West Annex in Yoshizaki Takako Sakamoto Honganji West Annex in Yoshizaki, Fukui, was built in 1746 at the site of the ruins of Honganji Temple, rebuilt by Head Priest..
9 Flowers on Rocky Cliffs of Tojinbo Takako Sakamoto Tojinbo Cliffs in Fukui: Under a harsh environment with jagged, rocky cliffs of Tojinbo, there are lives that thrive in strong wind..
14 Culture Yokokan Garden: Summer Stroll Takako Sakamoto Yokokan Garden in Fukui is a traditional, beautiful, yet comfortably compact Japanese garden. Its natural beauty can be enjoyed..