26 Culture Torii of Shinto Shrines Elena Lisina Each Shinto shrine in Japan has special gates called torii, a connection to the sacred ‘land’ of Shinto gods. Torii can vary g..
Planning Another Good Plan for Fuji-san Elena Lisina Climbing Fuji-san can be easily combined with a good and informative vacation in the Fuji Five Lakes area with its great variety..
Activities A New Plan for Fuji-san Elena Lisina After a not too successful first Mt. Fuji climb, I created a new plan to ascend the mountain based on the much easier Gotemba Trail...
Culture Youth Culture in Japan Elena Lisina Walking along the streets of Shibuya or Takeshita-Dori in Harajuku, I watched youth street fashion and new trends. Cosplay, ca..
Culture J-Pop Elena Lisina J-Pop is a huge industry that includes identifying talent, forming bands, producing concert tours, releasing CDs, DVDs and related..
Food My Favorite Places in Japan: Izakaya Elena Lisina Izakaya are a traditional style of Japanese pub, and present a wonderful way to spend time with friends.
Beauty & Spa My Favorite Places in Japan: Onsen Elena Lisina Onsen can be found all over Japan, in special onsen towns and in the cities as well. Onsen are very popular and a beloved type of..
Culture My Favorite Places in Japan: Museums Elena Lisina There are plenty of museums in Japan to suit any taste. This blog is dedicated to the museums I’ve visited and found informati..