Culture The Story of Hanami Sleiman Azizi Hanami cherry blossom viewing parties began in the 8th century Heian Period as an aristocratic social event. By the Edo Period in..
Culture Itabashi Fudoson Temple Elizabeth S Itabashi Fudoson, a temple complex in Tsukubamirai City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the fearsome esoteric Buddhist figure..
Culture Shimane: Japan's Well-Kept Secret Featured Shimane prefecture is a coastal area in the west of Honshu — Japan’s main island. While not too far from the popular Hiroshima..
7 Culture Yokohama’s Gumyoji Temple Steve Morton Come and visit the peaceful Gumyoji Temple in suburban Yokohama, where you can step back in time and escape the surrounding concrete..
Culture Eateries in Tokyo to Become Smoke-Free Shinobu Ishikawa Mar 31, 2020 Tokyo becomes smoke-free from 1st April 2020 with the following to apply, No smoking: 100% smoke-free, Designated smoking room:..
Activities Cycling Tsuchiura Tom Roseveare Shimanami Kaido is one of Japan's most popular cycling routes. The Shimanami Inland Sea is a network of bridges and lanes that..
Activities Food & Fermentation Explorations of Mito Niaya Harper Japan has a long history of making fermented foods which are an essential part of the Japanese daily diet. The country is famous..
Culture Food Discoveries in Oarai Niaya Harper Ibaraki Prefecture is home to a number of artisanal factories that still use traditional methods for producing food and drink products...