Culture Nagoya's Global Shogun Scott Brause Shogun Ieyasu embodies the character and philosophy of the 'Shogun of Peace', Tokugawa Ieyasu. He works at Nagoya Castle..
Beauty & Spa The Yunohira of Yore Scott Brause A traveler discovers that his long-cherished Shangri-la, Yunohira Onsen in western Japan's Oita Prefecture, is still toying..
Culture Mindfulness and the Way of Incense Scott Brause A workshop of the Shino School of kodo, the Way of Incense, offers a fine introduction to Japanese history, culture and spirituality,..
Exploring Sakitama Kofun Park Scott Brause Sakitama Kofun Park is perhaps the best introduction to Japan's ancient Yamato culture. Its burial mounds have provided clear..
Culture The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle Scott Brause Nanbu Tekki is the name of traditional Iwate cast ironware. Genuine cast iron cookware from this region of Japan is born of a 900-year..
Culture The Tea Ceremony with Chazen Scott Brause In Ginza in the heart of Tokyo, you can experience the tea ceremony at Chazen, much in the same way it was practiced over 400 years..
Culture Usuki Calling Scott Brause A secret of Japan's island of Kyushu, the stone Buddhas of Usuki are just one of the mysteries of this lovely town. Gourmets..