Culture Masters of Ukiyo-e Sleiman Azizi A look at two of the most famous masters of ukiyo-e woodblock printing, Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige. Features links..
Activities Kyotographie 2019 Report Jerome Lee Kyotographie 2019 takes place at various venues around Kyoto, with names such as Albert Watson and Alberto Korda, and even Magnum..
Culture Egad! Is This Kyoto? Arlene Bastion Mt Daimonji shows us a different face to Kyoto. Fireplaces used in a religious ritual can be seen on the mountain slope.
Culture The Creations of Kenzo Tange Elena Lisina Many creations of the famous architect Kenzo Tange can be seen in Tokyo, including the Fuji TV Building, Shinjuku Park Tower and..
Shopping Beyond Forever 21 and H&M Jamila Brown A short article on how to get into Japanese street fashion. I'll take you through some local stores in Shibuya that carry all..
Culture Blessed Biwa Arlene Bastion Lake Biwa holds more than beauty. It also brings blessings as an object of worship according to both the Shinto and Buddhist belief...
Food Takaki Bakery Sherilyn Siy Within the bread aisle are breads from Takaki Bakery, set apart by their minimalist clear packaging, simple fonts, and the wor..
Food Sushi Train Sleiman Azizi Sushi train restaurants make sushi affordable for everyone. For the budget-conscious, you can try sushi at the many 100-yen sushi..