Culture Japanese Homes Elena Lisina Staying with Japanese friends in their homes gave me a good opportunity to observe some common rules of housekeeping and to learn..
Culture Miyanoura Gallery 6 Jaclynn Seah Naoshima's former pachinko parlor transformed into contemporary art gallery
12 Gardens & Parks Kyoto Maruyama Park Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Maruyama Koen Park: Delicate cherry blossoms in spring, and colorful autumn trees are both splendid here.
14 Traditional Snow at Daigo Temple Cathy Cawood Snow at Daigo Temple in Kyoto on Valentine's Day 2014
Culture Sado Island Galaxy Art Festival 2024 Early - Mid Aug Known for its pristine natural landscapes and longstanding traditions, Niigata's Sado Island is no slouch on the art scene,..
Museums The National Art Center, Tokyo Peter Sidell The National Art Center is one of Tokyo's largest art museums, and holds a constantly changing, wide range of exhibitions in..
Culture Roppongi's Midtown Tower Kim Midtown Tower is Japan's sixth tallest skyscraper, standing at just a touch over 248 meters. It's home to a variety of business..
Historical The Travels of Isabella Bird: II Amber Mezbourian Isabella Bird was a Victorian woman who led an unconventional life. Arriving in Japan in 1878, she planned an ambitious journey..