Culture Cultural Exploration in Hofu City Veronica Carnevale These traditional wonders offer insights into different ways of life and... Later in 1939, the family donated Eiunso to Hofu City, and, in 2011, Hofu
Culture Traditional Japanese Women's Ornaments Elena Lisina During the Jomon period (13,000-300 BC), these hair ornaments were decorated... Since fresh flowers wither quickly, they began to be replaced with artificial
Culture Kitsumoto Jinja - The "Mandarin" Shrine Alena Eckelmann The current tree is apparently 130 years old.... These "Kishu Mikan" were shipped to and introduced in Edo, now Tokyo
Culture Tendo Sakura Matsuri Celine Ong area is home to 2,000 cherry blossom trees, making it one of Tohoku’s best... Aside from a variety of shogi-related activities, visitors can also enjoy
Food Coffeekan Cafe, Ishinomaki Connor Lappin The family-run cafeteria specializes in coffee with no fewer than eight... For all lovers of well-made coffee, the brew here is to die for.
Shopping Harajuku Sneaker Shopping Michael Ying An abundance of sneaker shops in Tokyo's fashion haven
Activities Sakura Season at Kagawa's Kotohiki Park Kim Bergström Kagawa's Kotohiki Park is one of the destinations on Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom viewing sites list, and it's filled with springtime beauty.