Culture The Special Feeling at Osaki Hachimangu Elena Lisina A visit to an old shrine during the evening can create a special feeling of peace and a relief from the daily worries of life. One..
Culture Sugamo Markets Tokyo Jeremy Yap For old time's sake, come by Sugamo on the Yamanote line. Get your kicks on route 10 and find your inner Grandma with some unexpected..
12 Arts & Crafts Tokyo Kawabata Ryushi Museum Tomoko Kamishima Kawabata Ryushi (1885-1966) is one of the most admired Japanese artists from the Showa Era (1926-1988). His memorial museum is located..
Historical Oharano Shrine Bonson Lam The move from Nagaokakyo to Kyoto had saved Oharano shrine. With many parts of Kyoto racing towards modernity, this little kno..
Museums Minka-en Larry Knipfing Kawasaki’s Minka-en is one of the most interesting places you are likely to visit here in Japan. This Folk House Museum has ha..
33 Culture Surprises in Japan Elena Lisina There's a lot about Japan that can only be learnt by visiting the country, since the details or scale of a particular thing..
Culture Koma Shrine Cherry Blossom Festival Lynda Hogan Information for the second of two annual cherry blossom celebrations at Koma Shrine in Hidaka City. At the April cherry blossom..
Culture Soka Shrine Sleiman Azizi Soka Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Soka City. Established in the 16th century, the modern version is family friendly with torii gates,..