TAKETOMI ISLAND
This tiny island belongs to the Yaeyama Islands. Only over 300 residents live there. Japan has been isolated for centuries, but no…
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Nenbutsuji Buddhist temple
Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple is a Buddhist temple situated in one of Kyotos neighborhoods. It consists of a main hall with several smal…
TASHIROJIMA or THE CAT ISLAND
Tashirojima is being called The Cat Island not without a reason. The locals (theres only around 100 of them) believe feeding cats…
Sagano bamboo forest
Sagano Bamboo Forest is one of the most wonderful natural places to see in Japan, even more, its a place that must not only be see…
Magome juku
Magome-juku used to be a post station of the Nakasendō, a route connecting Kyoto and Edo in the Edo period . Back then relatively…
Todai-ji Temple
The Todai-ji temple is one of the most impressive temples in Japan. It is believed to be the largest single wooden structure in th…
Shopping town , Nukumori no Mori
If youre looking to play in a forest town where Totoro might be lurking, this unique shopping town in Japans Hamamatsu City, Shizu…
Unique vending machine
There are many unique vending machines all over Japan, including one in a train in Shizuoka (photo), and even one that has a car i…
Wonderful world in Ashikaga Flower Park
Visit the unique Japanese Park Ashikaga Flower Park, which has received the original name, Park fairies, you will forget for a lon…
Trees at Shrines
What Do trees at Japanese shrines symbolize ? Trees improve the attractiveness of a Shrines Spirituality. Some of the most how to …
