Culture A Happy Festival in Kagurazaka Elena Lisina In July the Awa O annual festival is held in the Kagurazaka district of Tokyo. It's a fantastic event and well worth attending..
Culture A Visit to Kabukiza Elena Lisina Watching a kabuki performance at Kabukiza in Ginza is easy with a one-act ticket and can help you learn more about Japanese culture...
Activities Fujinomiya Trail - Part 1 Elena Lisina Fujinomiya Trail is the shortest, though not the easiest, way to the summit of Mt. Fuji. On the way up there were many surprises...
Activities Mountain-top Temple and Gardens in Kochi City Japan Travel While downtown Kochi is full of shopping bargains and food delights, to really dig into Kochi’s history you need to hit the ou..
Activities Paper-making in Kochi City Japan Travel If you’re into craft and paper, then head West to the Ino-cho Paper Museum and try your hand at making traditional Japanese “w..
Activities Resilient Cities Need a Healthy Countryside Mike Kato Kokoro no Kintsugi 3 - We reflect upon the importance of Kokoro no Kintsugi as a method for building resilient cities as Lolita..
Food More Summer Foods in Japan Sleiman Azizi Enjoying summer in Japan means enjoying its food. From chilled noodles to grilled corn, Japan's summer foods are a treat to..
Culture Shibaura Chuo Park Sleiman Azizi Shibaura Chuo Park in Tokyo is one example of Japan's long history of reclaiming land. A 10-minute walk from Shinagawa Station,..