6 Culture Takino Shrine in Nikko Lily “Takino shrine” was built in Nikko city, Tochigi Prefecture, long before the famous Nikko Toshogu shrine.
Planning Working Holidays in Japan Chris Engler Staying for up to a year in Japan, traveling around the country, and at... What is the Working Holiday Visa?
6 Culture Marukame Castle in Kagawa Lily Marukame Castle in Marukame City, Kagawa Prefecture is one of 12 extant castles in Japan.
8 Activities Shimanami Kaido in Ehime Lily Shimanami Kaido is a cycling route leading from Onomichi City in the Hiroshima prefecture to Imabari city in Ehime prefecture.
Culture Youth Culture in Japan Elena Lisina Walking along the streets of Shibuya or Takeshita-Dori in Harajuku, I watched youth street fashion and new trends.
Culture Symbolic Colors in Japan Elena Lisina Red, white, black, blue, gold, and violet colors are found quite often in Japanese traditions.
Culture Japan Umeshu Festival in Tokyo 2026 Early Jun If you're a fan of umeshu or you'd like to learn more about it, the National Plum Wine Festival in Tokyo is an event that you shouldn't miss.