Tokyo lifestyle: Canal Café in Iidabashi, Chinzan-so garden and fashion in Ikebukuro Sarah Deschamps and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo is a very intriguing city which caters for so many different lifestyles. Also, within such a short space of time you can visit a wealth of diversity. This article provides a glimpse into [...]
Japan tourism: glimpses of beautiful Japan in Kurobe and Wakayama (Part One) Sarah Deschamps and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The mystery of Japan is best summed up by the stunning nature of this adorable nation which beckons tourists to “another world” where dreams and memories are made. The Shinto faith with its deep [...]
Japanese culture and history: Himeji Castle and the beauty of Kansai Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Kansai region is the heart of Japan because you have so many places which are rich in history and the diversity of the region is amazing. Kobe is a lovely city because the city is well designed [...]
Japan tourism and amazing Wakayama: Tanabe City Kumano Tourist Bureau Walter Sebastian and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Wakayama Prefecture (http://www.tb-kumano.jp/en/index.html) is blessed with an extremely stunning landscape. On top of this is the rich cultural history of the region and the religious dimension is unbelievable. In truth, this part of Japan is not [...]
Japan tourism and culture: Hakone Jinja, historical treasure museum and Mount Fuji James Jomo and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Hakone is a very popular tourist destination because you have so many places to visit and the views of Mount Fuji in certain locations are extremely stunning. Throughout Hakone you have many museums and [...]
Japanese tourism and art: Hakone and Hokusai Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Katsushika Hokusai was a sublime Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker and his art had many faces and styles. However, when you think about the stunning nature of Hakone then the refined art of Hokusai springs to mind. Alternatively, if you close [...]
Tokyo tourism: Chinzan-so garden, delicious food and rich in culture Olivier LeCourt and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Chinzan-so is a stunning garden in Tokyo whereby you can view the natural beauty of an amazing Japanese garden, beautiful architecture, elements of Buddhism, the magical world of Shintoism, and so much more. Also, unlike the [...]
Japanese tourism: Jigokudani Monkey Park in winter time in beautiful Nagano Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times In Nagano prefecture you have the Jigokudani Monkey Park whereby visitors can watch Snow Monkeys (Japanese Macaques) bathing in a natural onsen (hot spring). The best season to watch from a photographic point of view [...]
Japanese tourism and Buddhism: Koyasan in Wakayama is rich in culture James Jomo and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Kansai region is extremely diverse and you have countless places to visit and enjoy the uniqueness of Japan. However, for stunning natural beauty, religious feelings, mystery and amazing views; then Koyasan is “a real [...]
Mount Takao-san: stunning beauty in Tokyo Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times On the eastern edge of the Kanto Mountains you have the stunning beauty of Mount Takao-san which is located in the west of Tokyo. Mount Takao-san is not just a mountain peak because it is rich in culture and you will find [...]
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