Culture Cemeteries in Japan Elena Lisina Japanese cemeteries are very different to western ones. They are associated with Buddhism and are usually located on temple grounds...
Culture Pottery at the Sendai City Museum Elena Lisina The permanent exhibition at Sendai City Museum features ancient pottery as well as more recent tsutsumi-yaki style. Along with pottery,..
13 Shopping The Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall Elena Lisina The Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum and Mall are dedicated to the popular children's character. It's a particularly..
Culture Japanese Lanterns Elena Lisina Different lanterns in Japanese gardens and temples serve not just as lighting but also for decoration.
Accommodation Nagomi Hotel Nippori in Tokyo Elena Lisina Nagomi Hotel Nippori in Tokyo is a convenient hotel for those coming from Narita Airport. The hotel has a a nice interior design..
17 Culture The Stylish Sculptures of Ito Elena Lisina Modern urban sculptures are common in Japan. The composition of abstract and symbolic figures at the seaside park of Ito is a impressive..
22 Culture Modern Osaka Elena Lisina Many buildings of Northern Osaka look futuristic, such as the Kansai TV and the Umeda Sky Building with its ‘Floating Garden” ..
Culture Fuji Festival at Kameido Tenjin Shrine Elena Lisina Kameido Tenjin Shrine during the Fuji Festival is famous for its wisteria plants and the views of its arch bridge.