Culture Japanese Temple Guardians Elena Lisina Entering a Buddhist temple in Japan you will come across two fierce looking... In Japan these guarded gates with their two warriors are called Niomon.
Culture Arabian Festival 2025 Early Jul One such event is the Arabian Fes, which is held over two days in early July.
Culture The Star Festival 2026 Mid May The Star Festival has been running since 2012, and takes place at Stihl no Mori in Kyoto.
Culture Shin-Ise Kinenkan, Kanazawa Peter Sidell In the historical Nagamachi district of Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Shin-Ise Kinenkan is a preserved traditional medicine store, now home
Culture Japanese Lanterns Elena Lisina Different lanterns in Japanese gardens and temples serve not just as lighting but also for decoration.
Culture My Favorite Places of Japan: Gardens Elena Lisina There are many beautiful old gardens in the center of Tokyo, but you can... find many gardens in smaller towns that are just as wonderful.
Culture Kitsune Fox Statues Elena Lisina that always grabs my attention is the variety of different sculptures in... In those tales a fox will usually deceive and trick others to get what
