Culture Fudo Myo Elena Lisina Fudo Myo, one of the good deities driving away evil spirits, symbolizes fortitude. Despite his formidable appearance, Fudo Myo is..
Culture What the Statues Say in Japan Elena Lisina This article discusses some of the symbolic gestures and objects held by Buddhist statues in Japan.
The Beauty of Washi Paper Kim Japan is home to a wide array of traditional arts and crafts, including shodo (calligraphy), ukiyo-e (woodblock print art) and origami..
Food Shichimi Togarashi Kim At restaurants in Japan you'll usually find a few staple seasonings on the table, and one of them is often shichimi togarashi...
Culture Master-classes in Japan Elena Lisina Taking part in master classes on ikebana, calligraphy, making washi paper, and wagashi sweets is a great way to learn more about..
Culture Japan's Doll Legends Elena Lisina Dolls feature prominently in Japan with many legends and tales associated with them.
Culture The Legends of Sakura Elena Lisina For the Japanese, blooming sakura represesnts the transience and fragility of life. A person lives his life in the same way as a..
Covid-19 Vaccination in Japan Sherilyn Siy Sharing my experience availing the Covid-19 vaccines offered by my city. While it was impossible to select the maker of the vaccine..