12 Culture Jizo, Japan's Guardian of Travellers Elena Lisina Learning about Jizo statues, I discovered that they are the patron deity of travellers. Jizo statues are everywhere in Japan.
82 Beauty & Spa Top 10 J-Beauty Stops Valentina Saavedra Famous for trends such as glass skin and under-eye blush, J-Beauty cosmetics and skincare have made a worldwide impact. Read this..
17 Culture Nihon Minaken Elena Lisina Nihon Minkaen is an open-air museum featuring a good collection of old houses from all over Japan. The houses reveal old construction..
8 Culture Hydrangeas at Enkakuji Temple Steve Morton Popular throughout anytime of the year, Kamakura’s Enkakuji Temple is a great place to visit during the rainy season where the..
22 Culture Edo-Tokyo Open Air Museum Italian in Japan (L. Maurizi) Sitting in a gorgeous and lush park is the often overlooked Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, which hosts permanent and temporary..
11 Culture Kurosuke's House at the Totoro Fund Lynda Hogan Another of Saitama's bragging rights is that we are home to the Totoro Fund. You can walk in the Totoro Forest and visit the..
10 Culture The Sendai International Center Elena Lisina The Sendai International Center is a multi-purpose building hosting all sorts of events including conventions, exhibitions, workshops..
18 Activities A Trip to Naruko Elena Lisina Arriving at JR Naruko Station you will see kokeshi dolls in the window and inside the station. A region rich with wood is famous..