Activities The Greens of Shimane Kim Bergström When I visited Shimane in May a couple of years back, right before the rainy season, I was amazed at just how many shades of green..
Activities Where to Find Cherry Blossoms in Urasa Kim Bergström There are many well-established spots across Japan to view cherry blossoms in the spring months, such as Ueno Park and Shinjuku..
Activities The Green Pheasant - Japan's National Bird Alena Eckelmann Did you know that the Green Pheasant is Japan's National Bird? This pheasant is endemic to Japan and one can still see it roaming..
Culture The Story of Hanami Sleiman Azizi Hanami cherry blossom viewing parties began in the 8th century Heian Period as an aristocratic social event. By the Edo Period in..
Transportation Putting Train Lovers on the Right Track 3/3 Laurier Tiernan Idyllic train journeys in Kyushu and lovely experiences you can enjoy around them.
Transportation Putting Train Lovers on the Right Track 2/3 Laurier Tiernan Delightful journeys to be had by train in Japan... and some of the most fantastic attractions that one might partake in/around them...
Transportation Otorii Station and Surrounds Sleiman Azizi Otorii station in Tokyo's Ota City Ward is only a few minutes from Haneda Airport on the Keikyu Airport Line. Nondescript on..
Culture Youth Culture in Japan Elena Lisina Walking along the streets of Shibuya or Takeshita-Dori in Harajuku, I watched youth street fashion and new trends. Cosplay, ca..
