Culture Uesugi Shrine Kim Uesugi Shrine is located in Yonezawa, Yamagata, and pays respect to Uesugi Kenshin, known as one of the most most powerful da...
21 Culture Street Performances in Japan Elena Lisina On weekend there is always an opportunity to watch a street performance or festival. Some of them such as the monkey acts are...
Culture Onsen, Sakura and Dreams for Peace Elena Lisina The second Japan trip was full of new experiences like visiting an onsen and viewing the blooming sakura. My visits to Nagano...
Culture Jorenji Temple Sleiman Azizi Famous for its giant bronze statue of the Buddha, Jorenji Temple in Itabashi City features some fascinating smaller deity sta...
Culture How I Became Hooked Elena Lisina My first of many trip to Japan saw me visit Tokyo, Kamakura, Yokohama and Shiroishi-Zao. During that trip I saw beautiful tem...
13 Culture Majestic Monuments on Horseback Elena Lisina Japan's equestrian monuments seem rare but they are raised in memory of some of Japan's most outstanding people, famed for th...
11 Culture Mo Tattoo Serena Ogawa Let Mo Tattoo design a tattoo just for you--or bring in your own design and get inked.
Culture Shinjuku Gyoen Greenhouse Elena Lisina The popular Shinjuku Gyoen Greenhouse deserves special attention as it has a large collection of exotic plants.
19 Culture Japan's Summer Flowers Elena Lisina The most celebrated summer flowers in Japan are the hydrangea or ajisai, lotus, rose and sunflower. Those flowers can be enjo...
Culture Nishi-Nippori Park Sleiman Azizi Nishi-Nippori Park is a small elevated park right by Nishi-Nippori Station. Known for its greenery, the park offers nice view...
