8 Culture Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka Peter Lin Nakanoshima Museum of Art is a contemporary art museum located on Nakanoshima island in Osaka. It houses an extensive collection..
Culture Conquering Yamadera in Winter Brian Takahashi Yamadera is a location of a mountain temple. Climb to the top and view the entire valley below. Get detailed direction to the location..
Culture Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) Takane Shoji Some interesting trivia, as well as a historical narrative of one of Japan's most celebrated shrines - Meiji Jingu, or Meiji..
Culture Youth Culture in Japan Elena Lisina Walking along the streets of Shibuya or Takeshita-Dori in Harajuku, I watched youth street fashion and new trends. Cosplay, ca..
Culture Kannon: the Goddess of Mercy Elena Lisina Kannon is the Goddess of mercy and is believed to save all people. Tall statues of Kannon tower over places and can be found all..
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Historical A Day Trip to Yūki, Ibaraki Niaya Harper Yūki, Ibaraki - A city with a long tradition of Japanese textile and craft and the birthplace of Yūki-Tsumugi.
Culture Seiseki-Sakuragaoka in Tokyo Haruka Saijo Wandering into the world of Studio Ghibli is always an adventure. If you could visit an actual town from a Hayao Miyazaki film,..