Beauty & Spa A Trip to Kurahashi-jima Elena Lisina Visiting the Kure region and enjoying the onsen there was a good experience which provided the opportunity to see another side of..
29 Culture Souvenir Spots Elena Lisina Souvenir shops are mostly concentrated in popular places of interest. Among them are Kyoto, Enoshima, Kawagoe, Kiso post towns,..
Culture Symbolic Colors in Japan Elena Lisina Red, white, black, blue, gold, and violet colors are found quite often in Japanese traditions. This blog is dedicated to the meanings..
36 Culture Bridges of Japan Elena Lisina In Japan you can find all kinds of bridges – from old to modern ones, and made using different constructions and materials. Tr..
Culture Kazari-kumade Elena Lisina Kazari-kumade are traditional rakes decorated with symbolic items with the idea of wishing a business good fortune in 'raking'..
Culture Emblems and Mascots of the Tokyo Olympics Elena Lisina This blog is dedicated to the difference and progress between the Tokyo Olympic Games of 1964 and 2020.
Culture Hachiman Shrines Elena Lisina There are about 44,000 Hachiman shrines throughout Japan, dedicated to Hachiman - a Shinto God of War. Among the most old and famous..
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..