Culture Regional Crafts - Chugoku Sleiman Azizi The five prefectures of the Chugoku region feature many traditional crafts. These include Yumihama-gasuri textiles from Tottori,..
Culture Discover Ukiyo-e Museum in Fujisawa Peter Sidell In the seaside town of Fujisawa in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, the Ukiyo-e Museum presents interesting local history through..
Anime & Manga AnimeJapan 2014 Tom Hanaway With about 100,000 attendees, AnimeJapan is one of the biggest anime conventions in Japan.
14 Temples & Shrines Chishaku-in Temple Cathy Cawood Photos of Japanese gardens at Chishakuin Temple in Kyoto, only 3 minutes walk from Sanjusangen-do.
18 Temples & Shrines A Tranquil Shrine at the Heart of Chiba Eitetsu Terakado "Spontaneous" Chiba Shrine is bright and colorful in its surrounding greenery, tucked away in the heard of Chiba City.
Culture My Favorite Places in Japan: Museums Elena Lisina There are plenty of museums in Japan to suit any taste. This blog is dedicated to the museums I’ve visited and found informati..