Planning So You Want to Move to Rural Japan Chiara Terzuolo So you are tired of the city and want to run off to the mountains/ocean/valleys of rural Japan... but are you sure you have all..
Culture A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara Featured Satoshi was born in the Chinese year of the Rabbit, a modest animal with very desirable traits. For Satoshi, the 12-yearly cycle..
Food Sweets of Happiness Asia Have you tried a tea donut before? This pastry shop has some unique and cute desserts for you to try!
Culture 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art Gaurav Raja Dahal The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, and the exhibitions at this museum are..
Culture Ceramics of the Jomon Period Elena Lisina Amazing finds of the ancient Jomon period are exhibited in museums in different regions of Japan.
Culture Trains & Train Museums Elena Lisina In railway parks and museums in Japan, you can see all kinds of trains that have been running around the country since 1872.
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.