Japan Art, Beach + Lighthouse pictures

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Tradition and contemporary culture are seen in the food, fashion, anime and temples of the third-largest city in Japan.

Burrow into this subterranean lair for a maze of avenues flanked by diverse shops and restaurants that lie beneath central Tenjin.

Bamboo folk art, antiques and wooden tools from a bygone era stand beside the modern works of art on display in this museum.

Centered on his iconic pieces, the Yumeji women, one of Japan’s most famous cultural figures started a truly aesthetic movement.

At one time Christianity experienced a difficult period in this nation. Learn about how it went underground to resurface later as a strong religion.

At one time Christianity experienced a difficult period in this nation. Learn about how it went underground to resurface later as a strong religion.

Wander around the enchanting gardens of this temple and check out traditional Buddhist structures on Mount Misen, the holy mountain of Miyajima.

Centered on his iconic pieces, the Yumeji women, one of Japan’s most famous cultural figures started a truly aesthetic movement.

Centered on his iconic pieces, the Yumeji women, one of Japan’s most famous cultural figures started a truly aesthetic movement.

Mind-bending optical illusions offer opportunities for photos, special events and good fun on rainy days right off Yufuin’s main tourist street.

At one time Christianity experienced a difficult period in this nation. Learn about how it went underground to resurface later as a strong religion.