Culture The Japanese Sword Museum Elizabeth S swords and support the work of modern swordsmiths and craftspeople who make... Tachi, a blade of the same size, which was the weapon of choice from the
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 across Japan.
6 Culture Osaka's Umeda Sky Building Fiona Yoshitake In the same way, an interconnected skyscraper is better than one and able... Take a look at Hotel Mystays Shin Osaka Conference Center.
4 Culture The Akita Maiko Nicholas de Thuin Gaviao The same holds true for a maiko, which may be either an apprentice geisha... people) costs a mere ¥1200 per person, a price which those who pursue the same
Culture The Craft Makers of Okazaki Amanda Ho There are also traditional food products such as hatcho miso, local sake, rice crackers and more.
Culture Hiroshima Orizuru Tower Sophia Warren Instagram photo-op need not hesitate in asking a worker dressed in uniform to take... or for ¥600 on the 12th floor, visitors are given packets of paper to make
Culture Setouchi Triennale on Naoshima Connor Lappin On its festival of festivals, we take you inside Naoshima, Japan's island of art and tell you what you cannot miss.
Museums Oita Fragrance Museum Kim Bergström A wide range of fragrances are on display, as well as numerous hands-on aromatherapy activities to take part in.