Culture Traditional Japan with a Tropical Touch Kuv Ahmad Set in the midst of Aoshima Island, Aoshima Shrine is a wonderful setting for those who want to experience traditional Japane...
Culture Kazari-kumade Elena Lisina Kazari-kumade are traditional rakes decorated with symbolic items with the idea of wishing a business good fortune in 'raking...
Culture Emblems and Mascots of the Tokyo Olympics Elena Lisina This blog is dedicated to the difference and progress between the Tokyo Olympic Games of 1964 and 2020.
Culture Hachiman Shrines Elena Lisina There are about 44,000 Hachiman shrines throughout Japan, dedicated to Hachiman - a Shinto God of War. Among the most old and...
Culture Sapporo Lilac Season Kim The Sapporo Lilac Festival has been an annual event since 1959, and a year later, lilacs were designated as the city's offici...
Culture Kiyomizu Kannon-do, Ueno Park Sleiman Azizi Kiyomize Kannon-do in Ueno Park was built in 1631. This popular temple features in Utagawa Hiroshige's '100 Famous Views of E...
Culture Japan International Orchid and Flower Show 2025 Kim The Japan Grand Prix International Orchid and Flower show started back in 1991, and has grown into of the world's largest flo...
26 Culture Collectible Dolls and Toys Elena Lisina Japan is a country where doll making has a long history and deep traditions. In Japan a doll is not just a toy, but a piece o...
Culture Suginami Animation Museum Celine Ong Less than 20 minutes away from either Shinjuku or Shibuya, Ogikubo makes for an easy trip from Tokyo’s central tourist hubs. ...
Culture Osaka Auto Messe 2025 Kim The Osaka Auto Messe has been an annual event on the Kansai calendar since 1997. This auto show has a particular focus on car...
