Culture At the Center of Kyoto Arlene Bastion Rokkakudo manages to reveal many different things in a small space, telling of romance, flowers, myth, religion, history.
Food High End Emergency Meals Sherilyn Siy I've always been curious about the nicely packaged emergency meals. Do they taste as good as they look?
Culture A Cycle of Life In Kyoto Arlene Bastion Okazaki Shrine and Kurodani Temple both have interesting things to see in their compounds exemplifying their respective themes,..
Culture The Finer Details of Japanese Beauty Elena Lisina Japanese beauty is based on a deep understanding of nature and the value of simplicity. Each part of a design element emphasizes..
Activities Dressy Dogs in Japan Elena Lisina Dog care in Japan follows set rules. Such rules allows for a pleasant experience for both dogs and people without causing a nuisance...
Culture The 47 Ronin: Part 1 Sleiman Azizi A brief introduction to the story of the 47 ronin. A country samurai, Asano Naganori found offence at the constant insults directed..
Activities Mt Tsukuba in the East Sleiman Azizi Mt Tsukuba is a historically rich mountain in Ibaraki Prefecture. It's famous for its twin peaks and accessibility.
Culture Atsuta Jingu's Arboreal Splendor Arlene Bastion Atsuta Jingu Shrine in Nagoya is a holy haven of nature as well as a sacred sanctuary of Shinto belief.