Beauty & Spa A Trip to Kurahashi-jima Elena Lisina Visiting the Kure region and enjoying the onsen there was a good experience which provided the opportunity to see another side of..
Culture Symbolic Colors in Japan Elena Lisina Red, white, black, blue, gold, and violet colors are found quite often in Japanese traditions. This blog is dedicated to the meanings..
Culture Anatomy of a Tatami Room Sherilyn Siy Have you ever been curious what's underneath that nice and fragrant tatami mat? Take a peek underneath ours when we updated..
Culture Doraemon Museum With Kids Sherilyn Siy The Fujiko F. Fujio Museum is a must-visit for fans of Doraemon. In this article, I share our experiences to temper expectations...
Shopping My Favorite Japanese Souvenirs: Kokeshi Kim Bergström Having traveled to many prefectures across Japan, there are certain souvenirs that I hold near and dear to my heart. These are a..
Activities Journeying in Japan Charis Yohannie Pabia In a span of 12 months, I have travelled to Japan 3 times and visited more than 20 Prefectures. I have collected beautiful memories..
Activities Mt Tsukuba, Ibaraki Arlene Bastion The walk up this mountain, despite difficulties and pain, is still a beautiful walk through towering trees. Tsukuba Shrine lies..
Culture Mito's Educational Legacy Arlene Bastion Kodokan and Kairakuen are the main tourist attractions in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture. Rich in scenic appeal as well as historical..