奈良·飞鸟地区的冈寺（おかでら），是日本最古老的厄除*观音寺，也是关西地区赏紫阳花的名所之一。6月的冈寺，山坡上开满了约3000株紫阳花，在历史悠久的石阶、飞檐屋瓦之间绽放，宛如佛寺中的花之海。 细雨落下，紫阳花的颜色愈发浓郁，雨珠在花瓣上闪烁着光泽 ...

Known as Eikando of Autumn Leaves, Eikando Zenrinji is a great place to go to enjoy autumn foliage. Trees dressed in crimsons and deep oranges hide the temple in a veil so vibrant it could be on fire.

One reason why ichiju-sansai is so beloved by Japanese people is how healthy it is. This set menu allows people to eat rice for energy-giving carbohydrates and soup for hydration, while the nutrition ...

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In the year 1600, Japan was a country at war. For more than a century, warlords had fought each other over control of their domains. The central area of Japan, stretching from Osaka and Kyoto up ...

This view of a renovated one-bedroom apartment by Pittori Piccoli looks towards the kitchen and entryway. In the photo above, note how, rather than separating the kitchen from the living area fully or ...

The most interesting features of Japanese homes bring tremendous practical advantages. Most of these ideas make it possible to use space more flexibly. Some improve physical health and comfort. Yet ...

Biei isn't really an official ski resort, but it's been catching on as a backcountry region, and it's a fun stop if you're already checking out Asahidake (see below). The town is located halfway ...

#1 Kujaku Myoo (Peacock deity), color on silk, 12th c., Heian period. For well over a thousand years, Japan has had institutions to safeguard the country's artworks, and historical artifacts. An early ...

A rural train crossing at Uge beach, in the town of Hirono. (All photos for this article are courtesy of the Michinoku Trail Club.) There is something deeply satisfying about embarking on a ...

Tomoe Gozen (1157?-1247?) was an onna-bugeisha (女武芸者, female martial artist) who served Minamoto no Yoshinaka during the Genpei War (1180-1185). Before the samurai became a formalized caste in the Edo ...

Asahi Super Dry is Japan’s most popular beer, and is known the world over. A great tasting beer that accompanies Japanese food to perfection, the name of this beer says it all: Super Dry, a beer with ...