Shimanto River and the Chinka Bridges: Where Clear Streams and Scenic Landscapes Meet
The Shimanto River, flowing through Kochi Prefecture, is widely known in Japan as “the last clear stream.”For […]
Sightseeing
Buckwheat Grain Stew （Soba Gome-jiru）— A Signature Taste of Tokushima
Buckwheat Grain Stew (Soba Gome-jiru) is a hearty, porridge-like dish made by simmering dehulled buckwheat gra […]
Mizuhashi Shokudo Gyofu：Fresh from Toyama Bay, Served by the Fishermen Themselves
There’s a place where you can enjoy seafood freshly landed from Toyama Bay—on the very same day it’s caught.Mi […]
Saburomaru Distillery: Japan’s Oldest Heavy Peated Whisky Distillery
Located in Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture, Saburomaru Distillery is one of Japan’s oldest craft whisky distill […]
Toyama Station: Where the Sea Breeze Meets the Castle Walls
Toyama Station is the most important transportation hub in Toyama Prefecture. Located near Toyama Bay, the are […]
Futarasan Shrine: A Modest Sanctuary Beside the Splendor of Toshogu
Tucked away near the entrance to Taiyuin Mausoleum at Rinnoji Temple, Futarasan Shrine often goes unnoticed by […]
Senkōji Park ： Where Scenic Views and History Meet
Onomichi is a town of hills and sea. Among its many faces—historic temples, scenic viewpoints, and film locati […]
Rinnoji Temple： A tranquil temple tucked behind the glittering Toshogu Shrine
Just a short walk from the dazzling Nikko Toshogu Shrine stands Rinnoji Temple, a serene Buddhist temple that […]
Nikkō Tōshōgū – Tokugawa Ieyasu, Shrine of the Ruler’s Prayer
There are many shrines in Japan named “Tōshōgū.”Among them, the one located here in Nikkō is the m […]
The Shrines and Temples of Nikko
Nikko is located about 2 to 2.5 hours by train from Tokyo Station. When people think of Nikko’s sacred sites, […]