Culture What the Statues Say in Japan Elena Lisina This article discusses some of the symbolic gestures and objects held by Buddhist statues in Japan.
Activities Nankinmachi Lantern Festival 2026 Early - Late Dec The Nankinmachi Lantern Festival is an annual event that takes place at Kobe's Nankinmachi Square, which is one of the city's..
Culture Ukiyo-e Technique Elena Lisina Ukiyo-e style has been the most popular art direction in Japanese fine art for almost three centuries. This article step-by-step..
Ueno's Chuo-dori Kim Bergström Ueno's Chuo-dori is easily accessible from various train stations, and includes a variety of down-to-earth shopping, dining,..
Food "Tomiyado" Tourism Exchange Center in Tomiya City, ... Justin Velgus "Tomiyado" (とみやど) is a tourism exchange center in Tomiya City, Miyagi Prefecture that opened in mid-2021. It is located ju..
Accommodation Dormy Inn Akihabara Peter Sidell As central as central Tokyo can be, Dormy Inn Akihabara is a delightful, affordable business hotel, with a sauna and outdoor rooftop..
Culture Kunitachi City - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Kunitachi City is home to several good quality museums and galleries. These include the Kunitachi Local History Museum, Shirota..