Culture The History of Japan: Era by Era Joanna Ligon Showa (Hirohito) died, ending the Showa era, in 1989 Japan hosted the Nagano
Culture 2 Days of Food & Culture in Aizu, Fukushima Celine Ong Originally a tradition from Nagano, Negi Soba has since become a local
18 Culture Honmoku Citizens Park in Yokohama Takako Sakamoto Honmoku Citizens Park in Yokohama is a place of rest and leisure for everyone.
29 Culture Lotus Flowers at Ueno Park Takako Sakamoto Beautiful lotus flowers at Shinobazu Pond in Ueno Park, Tokyo
15 Gardens & Parks Snow Melts at Yokokan Garden, Fukui Takako Sakamoto One sunny day in late February, Yokokan Garden in Fukui was basking in the sun with the melting snow dripping from the rooftop.
9 Culture Landmark Tower and Nippon Maru Takako Sakamoto Yokohama's Landmark Tower and Nippon Maru, a unique collaboration of 20th & 21st technology.
Culture TOP Museum's Special Movie Theater Takako Sakamoto Reopened Tokyo Photographic Art Museum's movie theater shows rare documentary films.
Culture Lotus Flowers at Hachimangu Shrine Takako Sakamoto Pink and white lotus flowers in the ponds at Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura