Activities Seeking Relaxation in the Forest in Japan Alena Eckelmann Japan’s National Parks and so-called Recreational Forests are located in the National Forests of Japan. There are also many ce..
Activities Southern Japan's Natural Heritage Featured Discover the rich nature of Kagoshima Prefecture on a 5-day trip from Tokyo. Venture through volcanoes, primeval forests, and rich..
Culture Legends of the Three Eras Elena Lisina History is primarily about people, so the proposed route explores some of the histories of Hiraizumi, Yonesawa & Aizu-Wakamatsu..
Culture Buddhist Temples in Japan Elena Lisina Each Buddhist temple features traditional elements, including structures and symbols, the knowledge of which helps to better understand..
The Beauty of Washi Paper Kim Japan is home to a wide array of traditional arts and crafts, including shodo (calligraphy), ukiyo-e (woodblock print art) and origami..
Food Shichimi Togarashi Kim At restaurants in Japan you'll usually find a few staple seasonings on the table, and one of them is often shichimi togarashi...
Culture Amabie Against Covid-19 Sherilyn Siy Since the spread of the Covid-19 virus, a strange mermaid-like character began trending in Japan. Called amabie, this Japanese specter..
Culture Unique Japanese Museums Elena Lisina Introducing some unique and interesting Japanese museums located in different parts of the country.