Culture Men’s Traditional Japanese Clothing Elena Lisina Traditional national costumes are still popular in Japan. The men’s costume has some special features while its history can be..
Culture Maru: a Circle Elena Lisina Maru, or a circle, is encountered quite often in Japan – on the country's flag, at Shinto shrines and the sumo ring, and a..
Culture My Favorite Places in Japan: Festival Venues Elena Lisina Numerous festivals are held all year round in Japan. The special atmosphere of festivals helps to feel the spirit of the country...
Shopping My Favorite Places in Japan: Small Shops Elena Lisina The advantage of shops in small places across Japan is that there is the opportunity to communicate with the owners. Those places..
Culture My Favorite Places of Japan: Gardens Elena Lisina Traditional Japanese gardens are an art form famous throughout the whole world. Gardens can be found on the grounds of temples and..
Culture My Favorite Places in Japan: Historical Sites Elena Lisina Learning the history and traditions of a country comes through visiting historical sites, such as castles, preserved old towns,..
Culture My Favorite Places in Japan: Shinto Shrines Elena Lisina Shinto is the national, ancient religion of Japan and its deities could be said to be the power of nature. Old trees and stones..
Food Ashitaba Everything Elizabeth S Ashitaba, a relative of the carrot, is widely grown in the southern part of the Kanto region and the Izu Islands. It's an extremely..
