12 Culture Kotoku-ji Temple in Izu-Taga Peter Sidell Near Atami on the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Kotoku-ji is a small but appealing Buddhist temple with a tranquil hillside location.
15 Kiunkaku Peter Sidell In the resort town of Atami in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Kiunkaku is an atmospheric, beautifully restored Japanese villa, with elegant rooms and a tranquil
6 Culture Katori Jingu Shrine Part 2 Lily Here, you will find a special stone, called the Kaname stone, keystone,
Activities Cosmos Blossoms in Fujisawa Reynald Ventura For example: Hana yori dango (花より団子- I’d rather have dumplings than blossoms... ); ryou te ni hana (両手に花 – blossoms in both hands), among others.
Activities 10 Autumn Color Destinations in Tokyo Kim Bergström It's a very popular spot for hanami (flower viewing) when the cherry
14 Culture Hosenji Temple In Izu-Taga Peter Sidell In the seaside town Izu-Taga near Tokyo's resort getaway Atami on the Izu peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Hosenji is a small, charming Buddhist
Culture Peaceful Hiroshima Elena Lisina It was hanami season, so in typical fashion, many people sat down under
Culture Making Waves In Isumi City Featured Although many people know about “The Great Wave,” few know that the work is thought to have been inspired by a lesser-known artist by the name of Nami