Takashima: Where all Japanese Fans are Born
English 日本語 To most of the Western world, fans are an easily recognizable symbol of East Asia. Fans have been used in Japan for 100s of years and...
Traditional culture, or cultural tourist attractions incl. museums, temples, shrines, festivals, etc.
English 日本語 To most of the Western world, fans are an easily recognizable symbol of East Asia. Fans have been used in Japan for 100s of years and...
Gokasho (五個荘), located in Aisho Town, is one of three areas in Shiga known for the famous Omi-Shonin (近江商人). Omi-Shonin, or merchants of the Omi region in Shiga,...
This mansion was built in just three months to accommodate the last minute visit of the Meiji Emperor to Nagahama City over a hundred years ago. It houses...
Kyorinbo (教林坊) is a local Buddhist temple in Azuchi-cho, which is now part of Omihachiman City. I actually used to teach at a school very near here, but...
Otsu-matsuri Festival (大津祭) was held in Otsu City last weekend. Here are some great shots, thanks to our fellow photographer, Hirotsugu Tanida! In this festival, 13 floats covered...