Zooming Japan
Hit 3 Sites in Hiraizumi in Just One Day!
The UNESCO-registered temples and gardens of Hiraizumi represented an attempt to create an ideal world on Earth.
44 Reasons to Visit the Chugoku Region
This region in western Japan abounds with things to do and see!
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Find out how to remember 2,000 kanji in just two months!
Ofuna's Giant Kannon
There's something huge peeking over Kamakura's hills.
Kyoto's Hidden Gem: Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
While Kyoto is full of big-name temples, it's also replete with secret spots like Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, where you can find 1,200 statues of the disciples of the historical Buddha.
Japan's Accessible Toilets Second to None
These expansive spaces give you plenty of room to move, even in a wheelchair.
The Buddha Twice the Size of Lady Liberty
At 120 meters, the Ushiku Daibutsu was the tallest statue in the world until 2002.
