The Great Buddha, Kamakura’s Most Famous Sight
The bronze statue of Amida Buddha (amitabha) stands at 11.3 metres tall, weighs 850-tonnes and is officially designated as a...
Kamakura, The Ancient Seaside Capital of Japan
Kamakura was Japan’s administrative capital during the Kamakura period (est. 1185 to 1333). This coincided with the spread of populist...
Tokyo National Museum
The Tokyo National Museum (TNM) was established in 1872, when the first exhibition was held by the Museum Department of...
The History of Japanese Art
The first evidence of human life on the Japanese archipelago dates to approximately 30,000 years ago. Before the introduction of...
Sensō-ji – Tokyo’s Oldest and Most Visited Temple
Sensō-ji is Tokyo’s most venerable and most visited temple, attracting around 30 million worshippers each year. Founded in AD 628,...
Kiyomizu Kannon-do – One Of The Oldest Surviving Temples In Tokyo, Japan
Kiyomizu Kannon-do is one of the most frequently visited temples in Ueno Park, Tokyo. The temple is primarily dedicated to...
Bentendo Temple In Ueno Park, Tokyo
Bentendo Temple stands on an island in the middle of Shinobazu Pond in Ueno Park, Tokyo. During the Kenai period, when...
Ueno Kōen – Tokyo’s Oldest and Most Popular Park
The sprawling Ueno Kōen (Ueno Park) is an urban refuge with pathways that wind past centuries-old temples and shrines. In March and...
Yokahú Observation Tower in El Yunque Rainforest, Puerto Rico
Yokahú Tower is one of two observation towers within El Yunque rainforest. The 30 metre- (75 foot-) tall structure sits...
Las Paylas, a Natural Rock Slide in Puerto Rico
Las Paylas is a natural rock slide in Luquillo, northeastern Puerto Rico. Over many years the rivers have smoothened the...