Culture Okinawa Bingata Class Bonson Lam What is art? What is creation, or creativity? Overflowing with love and beauty, the people of Okinawa expressed their joy in the..
Culture Shintera: Sendai's Temple Town Justin Velgus The Shintera and Renbo neighborhoods on the east side of Sendai Station are home to dozens of Buddhist temples. Walk, jog, or cycle..
18 Culture The Value of Water in Japan Elena Lisina Water is of great importance in the purification rites of Japan's religions. The country's hot springs have long been used..
Activities Akigawa Valley Kim Bergström When people think of Tokyo, their minds may immediately go to busy city streets, packed subway trains, and neon lights galore. That..
12 Activities Celebrating the Lights of November Reynald Ventura Inspired by Werner Herzog and Matsuo Basho, I decided one Sunday in November to go for a long walk. I wanted to celebrate and capture..
9 Activities Rhododendron Mountain in Totsukawa Village Alena Eckelmann The Rhododendron is a flower of spring in mountainous Totsukawa Village in Nara Prefecture. The Rhododendron flower park is located..
Culture 5 Historic Lighthouses in Kanagawa Nupur Singh Kanagawa Prefecture is home to five incredible lighthouses that stem from the Meiji period, a time of rapid development and trade..
Transportation Regulations Ease on E-scooters During Test Period Caleb Cello E-scooter riders won't need helmets during the test period.