Culture Six Spirit-Sighting Spots in Tokyo Serena Ogawa Tokyo has a long history. What disgruntled denizens of Old Edo could you meet along these modern streets?
Culture Morito Shrine: A Sacred Place by the Sea Andre Moreira Morito Shrine in the town of Hayama, Kanagawa Prefecture, is one of the most famous shrines in the Shonan area. With its beau...
Culture Kyoto Color Guide Veronica Carnevale Kyoto Prefecture is renowned for its traditional Japanese culture, temples, shrines, charming countryside, exquisite food, an...
Culture Making Waves In Isumi City Leslie Taylor Although many people know about “The Great Wave,” few know that the work is thought to have been inspired by a lesser-known a...
Culture Maximizing the Fun in Ikaruga-Cho Bryan Baier Ikaruga-cho is a town in Nara Prefecture. It’s most famous for Horyuji Temple, home of the world’s oldest wooden buildings.
Culture Shimane: Japan's Well-Kept Secret Eline Teunissen Shimane prefecture is a coastal area in the west of Honshu — Japan’s main island. While not too far from the popular Hiroshim...
Culture The Jewel of Downtown Tokyo Samuel Patrick Thomas Explore Katsushika, and discover the perfectly preserved spirit, cuisine, and crafts of old Edo.
Culture Maru: a Circle Elena Lisina Maru, or a circle, is encountered quite often in Japan – on the country's flag, at Shinto shrines and the sumo ring, and also...
Culture A Hokkaido Adventure: From Obihiro to Kushiro Serena Ogawa Enjoy Hokkaido with this 3-day itinerary taking you from Obikiro to Kushiro.
6 Culture Tamawakasu-Mikoto Shrine Sherilyn Siy Tamawakasu-Mikoto Shrine is one of the most important shrines in Japan for many reasons: It is the main shrine of the Oki Isl...
