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 Tochigi: beautiful Nasu and the surrounding area James Jomo and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Japan is a fantastic nation to visit for tourists because every single prefecture is blessed with numerous gems. The same applies to internal tourism because Japan is very rich in culture and history. Also, because of [...]
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 [...]
Japan tourism and Wakayama: Koyasan, Shirahama, Kumano Kodo & Kii Peninsula James Jomo and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Wakayama prefecture in Japan is blessed with many amazing places to visit and the richness of culture and history can be felt throughout this lovely region. This notably applies to Wakayama Castle, Koyasan, Kumano Kodo [...]
Japan tourism and Zen Buddhism: Heirinji Zen Temple near Tokyo Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The stunning Heirinji Zen Temple is located in Niiza and while this part of Saitama prefecture may not appear to be out of the ordinary, the same can’t be said about this temple which is blessed with large grounds. [...]
Tokyo tourism and gardens: Rikugien and Kiyosumi are exquisite gardens Sarah Deschamps and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo is an enormous city which attracts Japanese tourists, international tourists, and business people, all year round. This ultra-modern city means many things to different people because for some it is all about modernity but to others they [...]
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 [...]
Tourism in Japan: the natural beauty of Hakone is (doorstep of Tokyo) Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Hakone in Kanagawa is a special tourist destination because you have so much to see and visit and many people return time and again to this lovely part of Japan. The natural beauty of [...]
Risshakuji Temple (Yamadera, Japan) By Ledia Runnels Mysterious Japan The sun sets behind Mount Hoju as you hurry through the forty temple buildings scattered in the midst of the old forest, across sheer cliffs over-looking the tiny village of Yamadera. Purple twilight filters through the canopy of grandfather Cryptomeria trees. In the near distance you hear the ringing of the [...]
Kukai: Shingon Buddhism and stunning Mount Koya Olivier Lecourt and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Kukai (774-835) who became known as Kobo Daishi established a lasting legacy because this religious leader believed in a unique form of Buddhism. According to Kukai an individual could attain enlightenment in one lifetime and this was very revolutionary. Earlier [...]
Koyasan in Wakayama: Shingon Buddhism, Kukai and amazing scenery Olivier LeCourt and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Koyasan is located in Wakayama Prefecture and the stunning nature throughout the year is extremely beautiful. The rich legacy of culture and religion is still alive and Mount Koya provides amazing views. Therefore, you can understand why Kukai [...]
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