18 Culture The Dragons of Enoshima Elena Lisina Dragons have a special meaning in Japanese culture and their strong connection with water makes them a familiar sight at Shinto shrines across Japan.
Culture The Sounds of Tokyo Sleiman Azizi Tokyo's four representatives on the 100 Soundscapes of Japan listing are Ueno's Bell of Time, the zelkova trees of Seikei University, Shibamata's Taishakuten
Nightlife The Public Stand Bar Valentina Saavedra with the people around you.... The night we arrived, we received a playing card.
8 Culture The Old Asakura House Scott Brause The old Asakura House in Tokyo is a treasure of the Taisho era.
Meeting The People of Hokkaido Leslie Taylor One of the great joys of travel, perhaps even greater than experiencing new sights or cuisine, is getting to know the people.
Activities Relaxing at the Nomazaki Lighthouse rachel teo Overlooking the Ise Bay on the Chita Peninsula, the Nomazaki Lighthouse keeps watch over the seas, guiding ships away from the shallow, rocky shoreline
Culture Visiting the Kokeshi Temple Justin Velgus A simple temple in the Tsuchiyu Onsen, Fukushima hot spring town hides the secrets of Buddhism, kokeshi dolls, and ritual by fire.
Culture Inside the Kamakura Daibutsu Cordelia Ding If so, it must mean that you will visit the Daibutsu, or the Great Buddha.
