14 Culture The Japanese Garden Elena Lisina To enjoy the Japanese garden, one needs to understand its essence and traditions. In a garden, monks create a miniature image of the universe.
9 Culture Keitoku-in Temple in Izu-Taga Peter Sidell In Izu-Taga near Atami in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Keitoku-in is a charming Buddhist temple with a fine view over the coastline.
Activities Hokkaido in Springtime Bonson Lam Not only can you see the cherry blossoms, but other flower festivals, and the possibility of seeing Unkai, the sea of clouds, along with spawning salmon
Culture Roses in Japan Elena Lisina The rose in Japan is not as popular as other flowers of the country, but the world's first "blue rose" was grown in Japan.
Food Sora Japanese Restaurant Bonson Lam The cats’ eye patterns evoke an ancient culture, hidden beneath the snowstorms.
33 Culture Surprises in Japan Elena Lisina Then there are little things like dining out with co-workers where dishes... beauty, history and heritage of the shrines and the Buddhist temples are an
Culture Ikedaya in Niigata Gaurav Raja Dahal Used during the Edo period as the alternate residence for the Damiyo’s ministers, the rooms inside this historical inn contain beautiful Japanese zelkova
42 Culture Japanese Kaleidoscope Elena Lisina The various photos of places, people, and images that give an impression of the life in Japan. Reminds me of a kaleidoscope!
