Culture Ime Shrine Gaurav Raja Dahal This shrine enshrines 3 main deities: Uke Mochi no Kami: The goddess of food, Ame no Uzume no Mikoto: The goddess of dawn, mirth,..
Culture The Legends of Sakura Elena Lisina For the Japanese, blooming sakura represesnts the transience and fragility of life. A person lives his life in the same way as a..
Cookpad Cookbook Sherilyn Siy Cookpad, Japan's largest recipe sharing service, has culled some of their best and most popular recipes from their website into..
Culture Lighting Up Yokohama's Past Emi Takahata The first gas lamp in Japan lit up in Yokohama's Bashamichi in 1872. This article explains how the local community, the Bashamichi..
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 Fudo Myo Elena Lisina Fudo Myo, one of the good deities driving away evil spirits, symbolizes fortitude. Despite his formidable appearance, Fudo Myo is..
Food The Main Ingredients in Japan Elena Lisina Many ingredients used in Japanese cuisine have become popular all over the world, but not everyone knows what they are and how they..