Culture Jisho-in Temple Sleiman Azizi Jisho-in Temple in Ota City Ward, Tokyo, once housed the deity of pestilence, Gozu-tenno. Visited by Tokugawa shoguns to help...
Culture Cemeteries in Japan Elena Lisina Japanese cemeteries are very different to western ones. They are associated with Buddhism and are usually located on temple g...
Culture Muddled in Miidera Arlene Bastion Getting to and around Miidera is a bit puzzling. But persevere. The temples are embedded in verdant forests, and emanate a s...
Culture Sumo in Ryogoku Sleiman Azizi Held in Ryogoku in central Tokyo, the first sumo tournament of each year is keenly anticipated. This year's featured many sur...
Culture Only In Japan Elena Lisina Many different objects can be found in places such as traditional Japanese gardens or Shinto shrines. Beautiful seasons in Ja...
17 Culture Fish in Japan Elena Lisina Fish is not only a ‘food’ for Japanese people, but also a source of inspiration and something to be admired from an aesthetic...
6 Culture Dejima in Nagasaki Sleiman Azizi The tiny island of Dejima in Nagasaki played an important role in Japan's history with the outside wall. Now a major tourist ...
Culture Sightseeing in Yonezawa Tom Roseveare As a castle town, Yonezawa in southern Yamagata was once home to the Uesugi clan, but is more commonly known for its delicaci...
8 Culture Shoden-in Temple Sherilyn Siy The Shoden-in Temple traces its history back 1300 years ago during a tumultous period in the Korean peninsula, when a large n...
Culture 10 Things to Do in Japan in September Lynda Hogan Ideas to make the most out of a September visit to Japan. The month of September brings such a mix of weather, flowers, event...
