Culture Sanshin Music Class Bonson Lam Kanae once told me her elder brother and sister would play the Sanshin... Named after its three strings, Sanshin chords looked simple enough but
Activities Fujinomiya Trail - Part 2 Elena Lisina At times, the stony landscape made me feel as if I were on another planet... and a descent in that weather would have been very, very difficult for me
Accommodation Kinugawa Onsen Sanraku Hotel Terrie Lloyd But, be prepared to book well ahead or stay on weekdays.... The sight of rushing water reminded me that this is an onsen after all,
Food Saitama Soy Sauce Kingdom Sherilyn Siy I finally visit the Soy Sauce Kingdom that I read about on Japan Travel three years ago.
Culture Mindfulness and the Way of Incense Scott Brause At the invitation of a business associate, I’m here to participate in an... Mind and Fog My place on the tatami mat affords me a view of the garden
Food Craft Beer at Spring Valley Brewery Cathy Cawood Now let me tell you about the different kinds of beer...... It was very palatable, but I think I'm not crazy about pilsners - I
Culture Doraemon Museum With Kids Sherilyn Siy My kids, aged 7 and 9, could sit and read Doraemon comics for hours.... #34; at a nearby Lawson (Japanese only, which was a bit stressful for me
WWOOFing in Japan Ellice Tan That spurred me to find out more about organic farming and chanced upon... The head of the farm was a person who wanted to meet people from all over