Culture A Day in Shinagawa, Tokyo Featured It serves as the perfect setting for a day (and night) in the city.
Culture Celebrating Christmas in Japan Joanna Ligon While not an official holiday in Japan, Christmas presents an opportunity to test out some different holiday traditions than what you may be used to back
Culture Alternative Holidays in Japan Nicholas Lloyd Familiar with the National Holidays that take place in Japan? Discover the real festivals and holidays in Japan that are more commonly celebrated.
6 Culture Hakkaisan Shrine in Autumn Kim Bergström Hakkaisan Shrine in Niigata Prefecture is a tranquil and photogenic spot to visit for a look at the changing leaves of autumn.
Culture Sumo Stables in Tokyo Sleiman Azizi In Ryogoku in central Tokyo, you can watch sumo wrestlers practice in training halls known as stables.
15 Culture Public Art in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In the pleasant city of Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, you can find plenty of public art as you wander around, with statues that are variously
Culture Tenkawa Shrine in Nara Hiroyuki Akaishi of the sacred triangle linking three sacred sites, Yoshino, Kumano and Koya, is well known for being the best but most exclusive spiritual power spot in
Culture Wandering in Iga Ueno Jeanne Austry Wandering in Iga-Ueno city, the home of ninjas : haiku, traditional crafts, castle and sake tasting !