Culture Immortal Shikoku Henro Arlene Bastion The Shikoku Henro continues to pull pilgrims in with its appealing message of universal peace, long lasting history and tradition.
Culture Dealing with Noh Sleiman Azizi Japan's oldest traditional performing art form, noh theatre seems inscrutable, despite there being many elements to a performance.
Shopping Outlet Mall Destinations in Japan Kim Bergström Many people work a healthy dose of retail therapy into their travel plans, and Japan is home to a number of outlet malls that offer a variety of stores
Culture The Taxi Driver in Okayama Featured , Satoshi has a curious interaction with a taxi driver and later, experiences a unique form of zen meditation, both of which trigger a realization as to
Food The Main Ingredients in Japan Elena Lisina Many ingredients used in Japanese cuisine have become popular all over the world, but not everyone knows what they are and how they are produced.
Culture More Unique Museums in Japan Elena Lisina A selection of museums dealing with unique themes in Japan. The museums are located across different parts of Japan.
Culture Matto Furusato-kan in Ishikawa Peter Sidell In Matto, a suburb of Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Furusato-kan is a beautifully restored historical residence, with an elegant traditional
Activities One Day in Nachi-Katsuura Alena Eckelmann In Kii-Katsuura Town in the south of the Kii-Peninsula there is a tuna auction rivaling Tsukiji and a bay cruise rivaling Matsushima.