Culture What the Statues Say in Japan Elena Lisina This article discusses some of the symbolic gestures and objects held by Buddhist statues in Japan.
Culture Ukiyo-e Technique Elena Lisina Ukiyo-e style has been the most popular art direction in Japanese fine art for almost three centuries. This article step-by-step..
18 Culture Five-day Trip to Tohoku Elena Lisina For five days of travel with a JR East Tohoku Pass, you can visit remote places of Tohoku like Aomori, Hirosaki and Hiraizumi. Get..
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..
22 Culture Iconic Experiences in Japan Elena Lisina In Japan, there are many places where you can relax – the coasts of the ocean & seas, temples, gardens, parks & onsen. There a..
Culture Master-classes in Japan Elena Lisina Taking part in master classes on ikebana, calligraphy, making washi paper, and wagashi sweets is a great way to learn more about..
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..