Culture Hachiman Shrines Elena Lisina There are about 44,000 Hachiman shrines throughout Japan, dedicated to Hachiman - a Shinto God of War. Among the most old and famous..
Shopping Top 5 English Bookstores in Tokyo Paul McInnes A top five list of the best English-language books shops in Tokyo. From chain stores to independent locations this list is a must-read..
Activities My Favorite Places in Japan: Animal Areas Elena Lisina Visiting natural parks in Japan presents a great opportunity to watch wild animals such as monkeys, deer, and birds living freely...
Culture My Favorite Places in Japan: Parks Elena Lisina Parks are an important part of Japanese culture. Relaxing in a park, you can enjoy beautiful flowers and views, and also watch people..
Culture Tsuki: The Moon Elena Lisina The tradition of admiring the moon is called otsukimi in Japan. There are also some popular legends connected with the moon, such..
Food Rainbow Fairy Floss Caroline Hill The biggest fairy floss you have ever seen can be found at Totti Candy Factory Harajuku. But is this too much sugar in one hit...?..
Culture Traditional Masks of Japan Elena Lisina Picking a traditional mask is a meaningful souvenir reflecting ancient Japanese culture.
Culture Celebrating the New Year in Japan Elena Lisina Different New Year's traditions and rituals in Japan are interesting to learn about. Daruma dolls,108 strikes of bells, kadomatsu..