Culture Amabie Against Covid-19 Sherilyn Siy Since the spread of the Covid-19 virus, a strange mermaid-like character began trending in Japan. Called amabie, this Japanese specter..
Culture Unique Japanese Museums Elena Lisina Introducing some unique and interesting Japanese museums located in different parts of the country.
Culture Japanese Byobu Screens Elena Lisina Introduced from China, Japanese byobu screens developed on independently. Unique byobu can be found in many museums throughout Japan...
Culture Japan's Doll Legends Elena Lisina Dolls feature prominently in Japan with many legends and tales associated with them.
Culture The Uesugi Clan Elena Lisina The Uesugi Clan became famous for the motto "Justice". Places connected with the history of the clan include Kawanakajima, Kasugayama,..
The Koma Segment of the Olympic Torch Relay Sherilyn Siy The Olympic Torch Relay served to announce the Olympic Games and spread a message of peace and friendship, solidarity and respect...
Activities Guide to the Woody Plants of the Kanto Area Sherilyn Siy Multi-awarded Scout Leader Julie Fukuda has made her guide to identifying 65 of the most common woody plants in the Kanto Area available..
Activities The Forest, Japan’s Best Kept Secret Alena Eckelmann Japan’s best kept secret is not found in the backstreets of Tokyo, in the shopping malls of Osaka or in the alleys of Kyoto. W..