by Stephenson James P | Mar 11, 2021 | Japan Stories
In the grounds of the Zen Buddhist Temple of the heavenly dragon (Tenryuji) in Arashiyama I had a very special dining experience. Their vegetarian restaurant Shigetsu had the most artistically presented and tasty collection of dishes for their set lunch menu.The one...
by Stephenson James P | Mar 11, 2021 | Japan Stories
A wall of Sake Barrels A great wall of colourful Saké Barrels can be seen along the path to Meiji Jingu, the main Shinto Shrine in Tokyo. The barrels are wrapped in straw and have wonderful unique graphics. However, as an article in the Japan Times website...
by Stephenson James P | Mar 11, 2021 | Japan Stories
Public bath experience Try this arty public bath house 銭湯 (sento) is located on the tiny island of Naoshima, about 2.5 hrs by train and ferry from Osaka. Jims Japan regularly takes travelers to this art-themed island. Bathing is segregated by gender, however a...
by Stephenson James P | Mar 11, 2021 | Japan Stories
A long day return trip by Shinkansen and local train from Tokyo brings you to Nikko, approximately 85 miles (140 kms) to the north.This is home to a World Heritage temple complex nestled into a mountainside packed with centuries old cedars.You arrive at the restored...
by Stephenson James P | Mar 11, 2021 | Japan Stories
Nara, a former capital city of Japan is home to free-ranging deer, and one of Japan’s largest statues of the Buddha. The Buddha’s statue is housed in the world’s largest wooden building. Yet this building, the temple Todaiji, is a reconstruction dating from 1692 is...
