12 Culture Toshimaen Cosplay Event Anonymous Witness Japanese teens dressing up as their favourite anime characters at an amusement park
12 Culture Iwafune-san Kosho-ji Temple Larry Knipfing 600 steps is quite a climb, but worth every bit of effort in this case; Iwafune-san Temple in rural Tochigi Prefectue is the most..
11 Culture Tochigi's Ohira-san Jinja Shrine Larry Knipfing This shrine was established in the early Heian Period. You can drive to the shrine, or better yet, enjoy a leisurely hike up from..
18 Shopping Cat Street, Harajuku/Omotesando Sher Ying Wee Cat Street is a misleading but apt name. Strong characters seem to be infused into the lives of the shops and the people. There..
22 Culture Shitaya Shrine Festival Sher Ying Wee One of the older shrines that hold early summer processions. If you're in town during an odd time (after sakura season but before..
Culture Jindaiji Temple, Chofu City Andrew Ng In the leafy environs of Jindaiji temple, it's possible to imagine you are stepping back in time and walking in the footsteps..
10 Culture Night Scenes in Asakusa R.S. Reynolds Strolling through Asakusa at night and exploring its colorful sites after the sun goes down.