More glimpses of unfamiliar Japan

  Daiichi-in, the 104th temple of the Shingon Kyushu pilgrimage is located on the hillside overlooking downtown Sasebo in Nagasaki. It was f...

  The Minato Goten Palace was built to the southwest of Wakayama Castle on the bank of the Tsukiji River. It was originally built in 1698 by...

  Fukuishi Kannon is the popular name for Seiganji Temple in Sasebo, Nagasaki. It's origin lies with a visit by Gyoki to the area in 710...

  Tazu is a small farming community on the Gonokawa River. It is the next settlement upstream from Kawado. It has no shop, nor post office, ...

  Jozenji is a small temple in the hills to the east of Sasebo and is the 71st temple on the Shungon Kyushu pilgrimage, said to be the longe...

  Matsue Castle is considered to be one of the 12 original castles remaining in Japan. There are many more castles throughout Japan, but wha...