Culture Saitama City's Iwatsuki Ningyo Museum Elizabeth S Iwatsuki Ward in Saitama City is famed for generations of doll artisans and showrooms full of dolls of all kinds and their acc..
Culture Kosugi Hoan Museum of Art, Nikko Peter Sidell Close to the famous red bridge in Nikko, in northern Japan's Tochigi prefecture, the Kosugi Hoan Museum of Art is dedicated..
Culture Blades of Shinanomachi Nathan Eden I visited a knife and blade maker in Shinanomachi to see how he forges his traditional craft's products. It was both fascinating..
24 Activities Late Spring in Japan Elena Lisina In late spring, flower festivals are not only held all over Japan but you can also relax on the coast, as well as visit a number..
Food Experience Nagahama’s Nature Focused Culture Featured The Oku Biwako region is one of Japan's largest freshwater lakes. Visitors can experience the region's customs firsthand..
7 Culture Kamakura’s Komyoji Temple Steve Morton Located next to Kamakura’s scenic Zaimokuza beach, Komyoji is a true gem that offers the visitor everything from meditation to..
Culture Joeizan Kessan-ji Temple, Miyagi Justin Velgus Joeizan Kessan-ji Temple is a temple located in Shiroishi City in southern Miyagi Prefecture. It is considered the family temple..
Food How Sake is Made Yoshi Hirasawa As sake is made from rice, local rice producers are finding a new acquirer. Therefore the brewery is actively increasing the local..