12 Historical Nasu Yumoto's 1000 Jizo Statues Larry Knipfing Like other jizo statues: sadness and beauty combined
6 Traditional A Springtime Wedding in Kyoto Bonson Lam May is a wonderful time in Kyoto. The days are warm and the skies are blue, and after the festivities of the cherry viewing or hanami..
Gardens & Parks My First Visit to Japan Elena Lisina Coming to Japan for the first time, one may be confused but adapt in few days!
12 Traditional Want to See Kimono While in Kyoto? Larry Knipfing Want to see kimono while in Kyoto? Here are a few suggestions on where to go to see some real beauties!
9 Traditional Kishiwada’s Furniture Makers Alena Eckelmann Hatsune no kagu has been in business for almost 100 years and the craft of manufacturing the chest of drawers has been passed on..
6 Historical Iha Castle Ruins Michael Flemming The Okinawa Prefecture cultural asset Iha Castle Ruins in Uruma City has wonderful views of Kinbu Bay and the isthmus of Okinawa
11 Traditional Inside a Kanagawa Sake Brewery Larry Knipfing The Kanei sake brewing company has been creating wonderful tasting sake for 150 years. The brewery is not large (but colorful!),..
6 Historical Yabusame at Kumamoto Castle Mandy Bartok A yabusame event involving Japanese archers on horseback is held every year on the grounds outside Kumamoto Castle as part of ..