Culture Kashihara Jingu Shrine Alena Eckelmann Kashihara Jingu, a large shrine surrounded by lush forest, enshrines Emperor Jimmu, the legendary first imperial ruler of Jap...
Culture Does a Deviant Target Make Hacking Legitimate? Veronica Carnevale At age 14, Satoshi is severely beaten by school bullies. In his anger and desire for safety, he devises a plan to get back at...
Culture Kitakata Sake Breweries Walk 2017 Justin Velgus Can't get enough sake? Kitakata City has your answer with 12 sake breweries pub crawl in one day!
Culture Shikoku's Past in the Present Larisa Amaya-Baron Stepping back in time doesn’t have to be old and grungy! Shikoku figured out how to let travelers experience Japan’s old life...
Culture A-Nation Online 2020 Serena Ogawa Coronavirus may have spoiled many plans this year but this is one event that you won't have to miss!
Culture The World of Traditional Performing Arts 2022 Paul McInnes A stunning new exhibition at Tokyo National Museum highlights the artisanship, history, culture and legacy of five traditiona...
Culture Exploring Sapporo's Iconic Landmark Chantelle Silva Take a trip up the Sapporo TV Tower for a beautiful view of this magical city.
8 Culture Beauty and Bureaucracy R.S. Reynolds A walk through the grounds of the former government buildings in Sapporo, Hokkaido
Culture Susukino Snow Festival 2025 Catherine Hagar Susukino's Ice Festival is a part of Sapporo's famous Snow Festival. The festival features detailed ice sculptures, outdoors ...
Culture Otaru's Gleaming Canals Katherine Moore Meiji Era town make a great day trip from Sapporo, but stay until after dark when the canals light up to see it at its best.
