Culture Muddled in Miidera Arlene Bastion Getting to and around Miidera is a bit puzzling. But persevere. The temples are embedded in verdant forests, and emanate a sense..
Planning Why Would You Want To Visit Japan? Richard Parsons My inspiration for travelling to Japan. How can you select an itinerary from so many options?
Accommodation The Ultimate Sleepover Experience Kota Ushio Opened on December 5th 2019, illi Shimokitazawa offers hotel-style accommodation perfect for group bookings. The Shimokitazawa area..
Culture Kannon: the Goddess of Mercy Elena Lisina Kannon is the Goddess of mercy and is believed to save all people. Tall statues of Kannon tower over places and can be found all..
Food Hattendo Cream Buns Shinobu Ishikawa Hattendo is a Hiroshima-based bakery chain that was once on the brink of bankruptcy. It made a remarkable turnaround by creating..
Culture Neko Or Japanese Cats Elena Lisina Cats or neko in Japanese are pictured in ancient legends through to modern manga and animethat are well known all over the world...
Culture Images of Cows and Bulls in Japan Elena Lisina Images of cows and bulls are quite rare at Japanese temples and shrines, but they are quite popular in the Aizu region of Fuku..
Culture Top 5 Attractions around Meiji Jingu Louise George Kittaka The Meiji Jingu area offers much more than the famous shrine. What else can you see in the area?