38 Culture Japan for Kids Elena Lisina In Japan there is plenty of entertainment for kids, including theme and amusement parks, museums with hands-on exhibits, aquariums, and more.
Culture Kokeshi: A Lasting Tradition and Art Sherilyn Siy Each doll is truly unique, with its own personality, as influenced by the personality of the kokeshi artisans who crafted them, their names signed at the
Whispers of Time & Wisdom in Minobu Sébastien Duval Timeless Stay at the Source of Nichiren Buddhism Have you ever longed to... rise before dawn to attend morning prayers at Kuon-ji.
18 Culture The Value of Water in Japan Elena Lisina Water is of great importance in the purification rites of Japan's religions.
Activities 3 of Niigata's Top Hydrangea Spots Kim Bergström Whilst Niigata may be best known for snowy winters, there is plenty to enjoy during other seasons of the year.
Hagi: Home of Samurai and Pottery Serena Ogawa As a former castle town overlooking the serene coastline of the Sea of Japan, Hagi was once the capital for one of the most powerful clans during Japan
Culture The Secret Spots of Setouchi Featured Not to far from Hiroshima City there are several towns rich in tradition and niche culture that offer a more local experience.
7 Activities Distant Views of Mount Ontake Steve Morton Straddling the border of Gifu and Nagano Prefecture, Mount Ontake has an... Rising 3067 meters above the flat plains of the Kiso Valley, this peak
