Beauty & Spa The Yunohira of Yore Scott Brause A traveler discovers that his long-cherished Shangri-la, Yunohira Onsen in western Japan's Oita Prefecture, is still toying..
Culture Mindfulness and the Way of Incense Scott Brause A workshop of the Shino School of kodo, the Way of Incense, offers a fine introduction to Japanese history, culture and spirituality,..
Activities Visiting Lovely Mount Mitake Scott Brause Ninety minutes or so west of central Tokyo, Mount Mitake is set in the beautiful Okutama mountains. Take a funicular railway and..
Culture Dealing with Noh Sleiman Azizi Japan's oldest traditional performing art form, noh theatre seems inscrutable, despite there being many elements to a performance...
Culture Atago Shrine in Noda City Sleiman Azizi East of Tokyo in Noda City, Chiba prefecture, Shimousa Noda Atago Shrine is an historical Shinto shrine dedicated to the fire deity..
Food The Kasai Restaurant Summit Scott Brause Japanese chefs near Tokyo are going directly to public schools to share their knowledge of food and cooking with young students...
Kooky, Lovable, Affordable Japan Scott Brause Measured in fun, Japan is really inexpensive. Exploring on a tight budget, you will find that some of the best things are free.