11 Culture Details of a Minka Home Elena Lisina There is a certain order in arranging tatami - the four corners shouldn... Instead, a thick cotton mattress called a futon is taken out of the closet
A Guide to Japan's Supermarkets Kim Bergström Supermarkets don't only provide the essentials we need for day-to-day living, but they also offer a window into the cuisine, culture, and customs of a
Culture A Special Trip in Odawara Serena Kim Odawara is a captivating coastal city nestled along Sagami Bay on the Tokaido Line, just a 30-minute Shinkansen bullet train ride from Tokyo Station.
Culture Fashion in Japan 1945-2020: Shimane 2021 Mar 20th - May 16th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition at the Iwami Museum in Shimane introduces Japanese fashion from the postwar period to the present, and some of the societal trends
Culture Anatomy of a Tatami Room Sherilyn Siy Take a peek underneath ours when we updated our Japanese style room.
12 Activities A Short Walk in Yokohama Reynald Ventura This is a photostory of a brief walk from JR Ishikawacho Station through Chinatown to Sakuragicho Station amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Manhole Search Through Shinagawa Serena Ogawa Why don't you have a seeking adventure for cute manhole covers on the... In the latest manhole, the characters cheer for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics