Historical Making Waves In Isumi City Featured Although many people know about “The Great Wave,” few know that the work is thought to have been inspired by a lesser-known ar..
Historical Shikoku's Past in the Present Larisa Amaya-Baron Stepping back in time doesn’t have to be old and grungy! Shikoku figured out how to let travelers experience Japan’s old life ..
Anime & Manga Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair Mid Sep The Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair (KYO-MAF) is an annual event that showcases the talent in the animation and graphic novel..
Anime & Manga “Your Name” Movie Real-life Location Tour Featured If you have watched "Your Name (Kimi no Na Wa)", the beautiful views and delicious-looking must have got your attention. Here in..
Arts & Crafts History of the Russian Matryoshka Elena Lisina The history of the Russian nesting doll named "Matryoshka" started in Japan.
11 Arts & Crafts The Shisa Dogs of Okinawa World Michael Flemming Shisa's are lion dogs of chinese origin adopted by Okinawans to guard against evils spirits. Okinawa World theme park features..
12 Arts & Crafts Fukui Dinosaur Museum Larry Knipfing Well laid out and with gorgeous exhibits, the Fukui Prefecture Dinosaur Museum is a must see for anyone visiting Japan.
Arts & Crafts Adachi Museum of Art and Yuushien Gardens Shauntoniqua Clayton Adachi Museum of Art is a must-see for any Japanese garden connoisseur and such people would do well to find themselves visiti..