Food Good Sushi Or Better Sushi? Sleiman Azizi A description of how, as your appreciation of sushi grows, there will be five things you will start to notice.
Culture Sumoto Castle From the Sengoku Period Amani Ouali Sumoto Castle was built in the 16th century, precisely in 1526, by Japan’s second greatest unifier “Toyotomi Hideyoshi” during..
Shopping Yamashiroya Toy Store in Ueno Sleiman Azizi A famous toy and hobby store in Ueno, Tokyo, Yamashiroya is filled with six floors of toys and games.
Culture The Power of Sumo Sleiman Azizi The national sport of Japan, Sumo is both sport and ancient tradition. Brief, intense bouts are embellished with captivating rituals...
Culture Three Tips on Traveling in Japan Lazare Herzi Lazare Herzi talks about his first impressions of Japan and some aspects of Japanese culture he thinks every visitor should be aware..
Activities A Nihonbashi Summer Sherilyn Siy Tokyo summers can be brutally hot, and sophistication is hardly a word that comes to mind as you stand drenched in your own sweat..
Culture A Night at Susukino Matsuri Sandro Bernardinello Sapporo's Matsuri is a truly Japanese experience, one that you will awake the next day, thinking it was all a dream, making..
Culture Lost Sacred Wolves and Wolf Worship Hiroyuki Akaishi Sacred Wolves were lost to us long ago. Despite becoming extinct, shrines associated with wolf worship are increasing in popularity..