Culture Summer in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide Joanna Ligon Many locals use these for sun protection without relying on sunscreen alone
Culture The Monk, the Wanderer, and the Dead Justin Velgus That alone made the trip worthwhile for me.
Culture Ine Niizaki Shrine Bonson Lam unspeakably steep cliffs that would challenge anyone trying to climb them, let alone
Culture Unique Japanese Museums Elena Lisina Then, during the hardening process, a hamon is formed – a wavy sharpening
Historical Kanazawa Castle Park Anna van Dyk have time to tour the castle buildings, a trip to the gorgeous gardens alone
Culture Okochisanso Garden Joe Robinson exemplifies zen, and is worth the entry fee for the walk up through the bamboo alone
4 Culture The Akita Maiko Nicholas de Thuin Gaviao interest in the Japanese traditional arts knows that to see a geisha, let alone
Culture Celebrating Christmas in Japan Joanna Ligon But if you’re spending the season solo, you’re not alone in embracing kuribocchi... ぼっち)—a Japanese term combining “kuri” (Christmas) and “bocchi” (being alone