1000 Armed Golden Kannon Statue – Japan Photo of the Month (January 2012)
More than 700 years old, covered in gold leaf with inlaid crystal eyes, this 1000 armed statue is currently sitting at the Tokyo National Museum.Read more
Gambling in Japan – Pachinko
How can a country where gambling that isn’t controlled by the government is illegal, have something like pachinko that is so popular? Take a look at the reason why and a whole lot of photos from my weekend walk…Read more
Amazing Golden Pavilion Temple, Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto
Kinkakuji is perhaps the most famous, easily the most brilliant landmark in Japan. See the Golden Pavilion in this photo heavy post, also including a HD video of temple!Read more
Giant Torii Gate at Shinto Buddhist Shrine in Nagoya – Japan Photo of the Month (December 2011)
Torii gates mark the boundary between this world and a sacred place. This massive torii leads to Atsuta-jingu in Nagoya.Read more
Top 5 Must-Read Most Popular JTM Articles of 2011
2011′s top 5 most best/awesome/popular articles on JapanTravelMate.com. For when only the best will do…Read more
Pictures of Japan – Best of JTM Photos 51 to 100
The second batch of my awesome photos presents the audience’s and editor’s top 3 photos from the JTM Photo series. The best pictures of Japan from Japan Travel Mate.Read more
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (photos) in Toyota city
Photos of the new Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid from Toyota city in Japan. These have been driving around for the few months now, thought I’d post this as the Plug-In model is soon to be released for sale.Read more
Celebrating New Year In Japan: Things You Need To Know
The New Year period in Japan is a symbolic time, representing the finishing of the previous year and the fresh start for a new one. It’s a busy time for domestic travel, giving tourist the opportunity to experience a different kind of New Year.Read more
Giant Supernatural Creature Mask – Japan Photo of the Month (November 2011)
The size of this mask was amazing. Situated in a shinto-buddhist temple where people pray for success in love, this month’s photo of the month has an interesting history.Read more
Korakuen in Okayama at Night – One of Japan’s Top 3 Most Beautiful Gardens
Famous in Japan, but perhaps a hidden secret to those outside the country. Korakuen offers amazing fews, and once a year you get a chance to experience the garden at night!Read more