15 Culture Shinto Shrine Ema Elena Lisina Ema are wooden plaques used for writing wishes or prayers to the deity of a Shinto shrine. Hung on special boards, ema can be purchased..
Activities My Summer Impressions Elena Lisina The advantages of a summer trip in Japan are the opportunities to watch cheerful summer festivals, enjoy good warm weather and climbing..
Culture My Week-Long Summer Trip to Japan Elena Lisina A one-week trip can be as complete as a longer one with good planning. Japan Travel is a good source of information and helped me..
Activities Green Shelter in Tokyo Elena Lisina My visit to Nezu Shrine, Gotokuji Temple and Shinjuku Gyoen one summer day was a great relief from the intense sun and heat. There..
21 Culture Fujinomiya City Elena Lisina There are two important places in Fujinomiya connected with Fuji-san – Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center and the Fujisan Hongu Se..
Culture The Heritage of Hokusai Katsushika Elena Lisina Some personal impressions after my visit to the Sumida Hokusai Museum. I saw the museum as a message to the next generation.
28 Culture Images of Enoshima Elena Lisina A photo essay of the familiar and different while walking around Enoshima that formed a fuller picture of the island and its unique..
26 Activities Exploring Enoshima - Part 2 Elena Lisina Though Enoshima is a small island, it has everything for a wonderful visit. I was particularly charmed by its nature and rocky coast..