19 Activities Photographers’ Paradise (Part 1) Elena Lisina Numerous natural parks and gardens of Japan are the places where wild animals and birds can be met. As they live there freely the..
6 Culture Daruma’s Second Eye Elena Lisina A Daruma doll is not simply a souvenir from Japan but also a charm providing help in achieving your goals.
26 Culture An Accidental Day in Saitama Elena Lisina Taken to Omiya Park by mistake, I visited a number of places before eventually reaching Omiya Bonsai Village.
14 Culture Beneath the Feet Elena Lisina Japanese manhole covers, pavements, and surfaces can provide some informative and interesting sightseeing opportunities.
16 Culture Grand Shinto Symbols Elena Lisina All Shinto shrines feature symbols that are common to the faith but some symbols stand out by virtue of their size, quantity or..
37 Culture Autumn Gifts of Nature Elena Lisina Autumn is as equally regarded as spring in Japan for its beautiful colours. Along with autumn colours, you can find many flowers..
Culture Respect and Cleanliness Elena Lisina The cleanliness of public places in Japan shows the great respect the Japanese have towards their country.
Culture Japanese Temple Guardians Elena Lisina Nio are the two warrior guardians often found standing outside the entrance to Buddhist temples. Their open and closed mouths represent..
