Japan Fall, Historical + Religious Pictures

• Asia
• World

Futuristic architecture, sandy beaches, hot springs and eclectic attractions, such as a replica Statue of Liberty, await on this man-made island in Tokyo Bay.

Walk along wooden piers and observe the captivating sights of this Shinto shrine that appears to float on the water offshore from Miyajima Island.

Visit this magnificently reconstructed castle to explore its towering main keep and learn about Japanese feudal history and Samurai culture at the museum within.

The only building still standing in the atomic bomb’s devastating hypocenter now crests the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, symbolizing the city’s plea for peace.

Enjoy a day in the life of Sapporo’s university students and professors while wandering the tree-lined avenues and riverfront walks of this elegant campus. 

At this spot, as reverent a place as you can find anywhere, reflect on one of the worst events to happen to humankind and the dire importance of it never being repeated. 

Learn about the catastrophic impact the atomic bomb had on Hiroshima through personal stories, scientific documentation and real footage at this museum dedicated to world peace.

See Japan’s legendary Gold Seal in this museum that celebrates the multicultural heritage and indigenous life of the people of Fukuoka, Japan’s gateway to Asia for thousands of years

Walk along wooden piers and observe the captivating sights of this Shinto shrine that appears to float on the water offshore from Miyajima Island.

The only building still standing in the atomic bomb’s devastating hypocenter now crests the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, symbolizing the city’s plea for peace.

The only building still standing in the atomic bomb’s devastating hypocenter now crests the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, symbolizing the city’s plea for peace.

The only building still standing in the atomic bomb’s devastating hypocenter now crests the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, symbolizing the city’s plea for peace.

Learn about Japanese folk arts and Fukuoka’s famous festivals and view the huge wooden loom in a traditional Meiji-era house.

The only building still standing in the atomic bomb’s devastating hypocenter now crests the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, symbolizing the city’s plea for peace.

Enjoy a day in the life of Sapporo’s university students and professors while wandering the tree-lined avenues and riverfront walks of this elegant campus. 

Learn about Japanese folk arts and Fukuoka’s famous festivals and view the huge wooden loom in a traditional Meiji-era house.

See Japan’s legendary Gold Seal in this museum that celebrates the multicultural heritage and indigenous life of the people of Fukuoka, Japan’s gateway to Asia for thousands of years

The only building still standing in the atomic bomb’s devastating hypocenter now crests the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, symbolizing the city’s plea for peace.

See Japan’s legendary Gold Seal in this museum that celebrates the multicultural heritage and indigenous life of the people of Fukuoka, Japan’s gateway to Asia for thousands of years

See Japan’s legendary Gold Seal in this museum that celebrates the multicultural heritage and indigenous life of the people of Fukuoka, Japan’s gateway to Asia for thousands of years

The only building still standing in the atomic bomb’s devastating hypocenter now crests the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, symbolizing the city’s plea for peace.