Beauty & Spa A Trip to Kurahashi-jima Elena Lisina Visiting the Kure region and enjoying the onsen there was a good experience which provided the opportunity to see another side of..
26 Culture Torii of Shinto Shrines Elena Lisina Each Shinto shrine in Japan has special gates called torii, a connection to the sacred ‘land’ of Shinto gods. Torii can vary g..
Culture Symbolic Colors in Japan Elena Lisina Red, white, black, blue, gold, and violet colors are found quite often in Japanese traditions. This blog is dedicated to the meanings..
32 Activities The Charm of Early Spring Elena Lisina In early spring it’s a pleasure to see the new blossoms of plum trees, magnolias, cherry trees, camellias, and other beautiful..
36 Culture Bridges of Japan Elena Lisina In Japan you can find all kinds of bridges – from old to modern ones, and made using different constructions and materials. Tr..
Accommodation Hotel ‘the B Tokyo Suidobashi’ Elena Lisina Hotel ‘the b tokyo suidobashi’ is a 5-minute walk from Suidobashi station on the JR and subway lines. There is a variety of ro..
22 Activities Quiet Sakura Spots Elena Lisina Quiet places to enjoy sakura can be found in small towns or in the countryside. Even in the most popular places it’s possible ..
Culture Four Great Tohoku Festivals Elena Lisina Each of the four summer grand festivals of Tohoku region feature different traditions and is decorated in unique way. If to mo..