11 Culture Egaraten Shrine in Kamakura Lily Egaraten Shrine, in Kamakura, is dedicated to Sugawarano Michizane, a Heian Period nobleman and scholar. Since then, the shrine..
9 Food Sarasa Nishijin Shinobu Ishikawa An 80-year-old bathhouse is transformed into a cafe, whilst retaining its features reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki's Academy Award..
11 Culture Bungo Takada Showa Street Bonson Lam There is a certain pleasure in going back to a simpler time.
26 Culture Collectible Dolls and Toys Elena Lisina Japan is a country where doll making has a long history and deep traditions. In Japan a doll is not just a toy, but a piece of art..
32 Activities The Charm of Early Spring Elena Lisina In early spring it’s a pleasure to see the new blossoms of plum trees, magnolias, cherry trees, camellias, and other beautiful..
40 Culture Japan for Kids Elena Lisina In Japan there is plenty of entertainment for kids, including theme and amusement parks, museums with hands-on exhibits, aquar..
22 Activities Quiet Sakura Spots Elena Lisina Quiet places to enjoy sakura can be found in small towns or in the countryside. Even in the most popular places it’s possible ..