Culture The Power of Sumo Sleiman Azizi The national sport of Japan, Sumo is both sport and ancient tradition. Brief, intense bouts are embellished with captivating rituals.
Culture “Life Beyond Logic”: Shoji Kawamori Sébastien Raineri I had the chance to meet legendary designer Shoji Kawamori, producer of the "Live Earth Journey" Signature Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, who shared his
Kinoshita Circus Special Event Jennifer Nakajima Oct 19, 2015 Kinoshita Circus is one of the most popular circuses in Japan.
Culture The Road to Unifying Japan Elena Lisina The most significant contributions to this unification were made by three... Since Nobunaga was not a descendant of a noble family, he did not discriminate
Food Yamagata: Food Guide Farah Bassyouni Yamagata is called the “Food Kingdom” of Japan, and for good reason.
Culture Kyoto Fall of 2022 Rey Waters Any time of year is good to visit Kyoto, but Fall when the Japanese Maple Trees are in bloom is a special bonus.
Activities Nemophila Season at Hitachi Seaside Park Lynda Hogan One of the most famous flower scenes in all of Japan is the 'sea' of blue flowers at Hitachi Seaside Park every spring.
Culture Beyond the Crowds: A Guide to Exploring Japan Respo... Featured Residents in the more popular parts of Japan are not strangers to domestic... Despite this, most tourists stick to a handful of spots popularized by