20 Culture Anime Spots in Tokyo Elena Lisina These spots can be attractive to the fans of Japanese animation as they include iconic anime theme parks, museums and events
33 Culture Surprises in Japan Elena Lisina There's a lot about Japan that can only be learnt by visiting the country, since the details or scale of a particular thing..
11 Culture Details of a Minka Home Elena Lisina Traditional household items in the minka-house remain to this day. Although their appearance has changed, the names and essence..
6 Food Katsuo no Tataki: Kochi's Soul Food Chiara Terzuolo Watching katsuo no tayaki being cooked is part of the fun, as thick fillets of bonito (also known as skipjack tuna) are thrust into..
12 Culture Japanese Silk Elena Lisina Silk and weaving techniques, imported into Japan from China, were developed into new types of silk. These types are still popular..
43 Culture Torii Kevin Haase Torii mark your passage from the mundane to the sacred. Take a journey around Japan through these gates, from the forest to the..
9 Culture Hikoji-gama Pottery Art Studio Samuel Richards Surrounded by tea plantations, Hikoji-gama (Shitoro-yaki) Pottery Art Studio is found in the mountains of Shimada City, in central..
12 Culture Shibu Onsen Day Trip Nathan Eden Full of yukata-clad visitors during the weekend, the beautiful and historic village of Shibu Onsen is quiet mid-week. Amid the chaos..