30 Culture Wood Crafts of Japan Elena Lisina A variety of wood products are found in Japan. Furniture, traditional shoes, dishes, musical instruments, lamps, souvenirs and so..
Culture Legends of the Three Eras Elena Lisina History is primarily about people, so the proposed route explores some of the histories of Hiraizumi, Yonesawa & Aizu-Wakamatsu..
Food The Main Ingredients in Japan Elena Lisina Many ingredients used in Japanese cuisine have become popular all over the world, but not everyone knows what they are and how they..
Culture Buddhist Temples in Japan Elena Lisina Each Buddhist temple features traditional elements, including structures and symbols, the knowledge of which helps to better understand..
Culture Seimei Shrine in Kyoto Elena Lisina One of the temples of Kyoto, Seimei jinja is dedicated to the legendary onmyoji named Abe no Seimei, who lived in the 10th-11th..
Culture The Road to Unifying Japan Elena Lisina The unification of Japan was due to the efforts of the three warlords: Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu. Castles..
14 Culture The Japanese Garden Elena Lisina To enjoy the Japanese garden, one needs to understand its essence and traditions. In a garden, monks create a miniature image of..
Culture Inu - Dogs Elena Lisina Legends and true stories show the special attitude and love of the Japanese to dogs. Among the stories are the world-famous dogs..