Culture Master-classes in Japan Elena Lisina Taking part in master classes on ikebana, calligraphy, making washi paper, and wagashi sweets is a great way to learn more about Japanese culture.
Culture Ryoun-ji in Hamamatsu Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Hamamatsu in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Ryoun-ji is a Buddhist temple where you can see fascinating art and impressive calligraphy
Culture Kitaya Park in Shibuya Shinobu Ishikawa It features the first Blue Bottle Coffee cafe in Shibuya, and a variety of cultural events are planned there.
Culture Getting Lost in Kamakura Celine Ong Want to experience the magic of Kyoto but hate dealing with the crowds? Take the road less travelled and hop on a train to Kamakura instead.
Historical Gio-ji Temple, Kyoto: Part 1 of 4 Justin Velgus Ogura in Sagano, Kyoto, Gio-ji Temple is more of a hermitage than a temple.
Historical Gio-ji Temple, Kyoto: Part 3 of 4 Justin Velgus Gio-ji is a tourist spot in Sagano, Kyoto, near Togetsukyo which is popular on the weekend.
Culture Moyai Statue in Shibuya Ignatius Koh Everyone knows about Shibuya's Hachiko statue, the most popular meeting point possibly in all of Japan.
Historical Hachiko Statue in Shibuya Ignatius Koh One of Japan's unofficial landmarks, the Hachiko statue in Shibuya is a homage to the faithful Akita dog who waited at Shibuya Station every day for his
