21 Culture Street Performances in Japan Elena Lisina On weekend there is always an opportunity to watch a street performance or festival. Some of them such as the monkey acts are quite..
Beauty & Spa Spa LaQua in Tokyo Elena Lisina Spa LaQua, an onsen resort in Tokyo, features good quality natural spring water and various indoor and outdoor baths. It’s a g..
Culture Onsen, Sakura and Dreams for Peace Elena Lisina The second Japan trip was full of new experiences like visiting an onsen and viewing the blooming sakura. My visits to Nagano, Hakone,..
20 Food Japan's Cosy Interior Designs Elena Lisina Comfortably neutral interiors made up of warm, inviting colours are common at Japanese restaurants, providing a relaxed ambience..
Culture How I Became Hooked Elena Lisina My first of many trip to Japan saw me visit Tokyo, Kamakura, Yokohama and Shiroishi-Zao. During that trip I saw beautiful temples..
13 Culture Majestic Monuments on Horseback Elena Lisina Japan's equestrian monuments seem rare but they are raised in memory of some of Japan's most outstanding people, famed for..
Culture Shinjuku Gyoen Greenhouse Elena Lisina The popular Shinjuku Gyoen Greenhouse deserves special attention as it has a large collection of exotic plants.
11 Shopping Enoshima Fuka Elena Lisina Enoshima Fuka is a ceramics shop located off the main street in Enoshima. The shop feels like a small exhibition gallery and offers..