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..
Shopping Two Fashion Streets of Tokyo Elena Lisina Takeshita Dori is popular with young people while Jizo Dori is popular with seniorse. Both streets are always crowded and interesting..
Culture Nine Days in Miyagi - Part 1 Elena Lisina My first 3 days in Miyagi saw me visiting Sendai City via its shuttle bus, an unforgettable boat cruise to the picturesque Matsushima..
Shopping Retail Shopping in Japan Elena Lisina There are a great variety shopping opportunities in Japan. Among them are the large retail chains like Aoki, UNIQLO and Maruzen...
23 Culture Rinnoji Temple Garden Elena Lisina Japanese landscape gardens are a form of art well known throughout the world. The Rinnoji Temple garden in Sendai is a wonderful..
14 Activities A Stroll From Yaotome Station in Sendai Elena Lisina The area around Yaotome Station in Sendai is full of open green space and some temples and shrines along the Nanakita River as you..
