12 Culture Gyokuden-ji Temple in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historic castle town of Odawara, not far from Tokyo in Japan's Kanagawa Prefecture, Gyokuden-ji is a charming, lavishly..
9 Activities Spring Views Over Lake Miyagase Cathy Cawood Enjoy beautiful springtime views over Lake Miyagase from this road station and lakeside park.
Culture Exploring Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Rey Waters The historic Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse offers visitors a shopping and entertainment experience.
12 Culture Korin-ji Temple in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historical castle town of Odawara in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Korin-ji is a peaceful, lushly green Buddhist temple..
10 Activities Kamakura's Sannzagaike Forest Park Steve Morton For anyone feeling overwhelmed by Kamakura's countless temples and shrines, visit the peaceful forest park of Sannagaike for..
Culture History of the Russian Matryoshka Elena Lisina The history of the Russian nesting doll named "Matryoshka" started in Japan.
23 Culture Komainu Lion-like Statues Elena Lisina One can meet Komainu lion-like statues in many places in Japan, so they are one of the symbols of Shinto sacred places.