Culture The Motomachi Buddha of Oita Scott Brause The Motomachi magaibutsu is a Heian-period Buddhist relief in the city of Oita, in Kyushu in western Japan. This visage in stone..
Culture Japanese Lanterns Elena Lisina Different lanterns in Japanese gardens and temples serve not just as lighting but also for decoration.
Culture At the Center of Kyoto Arlene Bastion Rokkakudo manages to reveal many different things in a small space, telling of romance, flowers, myth, religion, history.
Food High End Emergency Meals Sherilyn Siy I've always been curious about the nicely packaged emergency meals. Do they taste as good as they look?
Activity Nature: the Soul of Japan Elena Lisina Natural surroundings and an appreciation of nature are important parts of Japan's worldview. Across Japan, there are various..
Food Beer Brands of Japan Elena Lisina There are a great variety of beers sold in Japan, and four main beer producers: Asahi, Sapporo, Suntory, and Kirin. These breweries..
Shopping Uniqlo Blocktech Parka Sherilyn Siy The Uniqlo Blocktech parka is a closet essential that you will have a hard time purchasing just one of. It is genuinely water..
Food Starbucks Kagurazaka Shita Sherilyn Siy When you want to enjoy the view at Canal Cafe but would like to spend less on your coffee and sweets, head across the street to..
