Culture Fancy A Fan? Arlene Bastion How the Japanese round fans, uchiwa, are handcrafted in Marugame.
Culture Towel Town Arlene Bastion An Imabari towel is forever: Japan's softest, most absorbent, most durable towels come from Imabari in Ehime.
Shopping Kuromon Market in Osaka Nadiah Endarwy Explore an Osaka market that's famous for variety of products sold. From fish to shoes to printed fabrics, you're sure to fin...
Shopping Fantashion-tastic Lisa Wallin Fantashion is a dazzling event showcasing young Tokyo designers' new creations to the world.
30 Culture Unique Ornaments in Japan Elena Lisina The photos of traditional and typical ornaments that can be seen all over Japan.
Shopping Kamakura Ume Cider Cordelia Ding Just as Naoshima is famous for its Shio (salt) cider, Kamakura is famous for its Ume (plum) flavored cider. Plum is grown loc...
Shopping Naoshima Shio Cider Cordelia Ding Naoshima is not only famous for its art, but also for its local delicacies. The island is known for salt harvesting, and so y...
12 Culture Akihabara Busou Shoten Ilona Lin Akihabara Busou Shoten is a weapons and armor store in Akihabara.
11 Shopping Kusatsu Farmers' Shop Peter Sidell In Kusatsu in Japan's Gunma prefecture, the Farmers' Shop sells locally produced food and drinks, including wines, beers and ...
14 Shopping Akane-do Retro Store Peter Sidell In Jimbocho in central Tokyo, Akane-do is a treasure-house of Japanese vintage and collectible goods.
