Ueno Zoo #1 – Cute Grass Eaters Tomoko Kamishima Ueno Zoo #1 - Cute Grass Eaters: About 400 species of animals live in the oldest zoo in Japan, Ueno Zoo (established in 1882).
27 Culture Symbolic Plants of Japan Elena Lisina Many temples, shrines and other traditional places of Japan are decorated with special ornaments and emblems featuring flowers and plants.
27 Activities The Seascapes of Japan Elena Lisina Seascapes are a source of inspiration to artists as well as common people of Japan who feel the power, beauty and freedom of the ocean.
Food Impressions of Japanese Food Elena Lisina Japanese kitchens bring a lot of surprises. While many ingredients are familiar and shared with other countries, many, many more are not.
16 Culture The Castles of Japan Elena Lisina Castles of Japan are generally built on the same basic plan, and served as main fortresses and strongholds of warlords and clans.
Culture Masters of Ukiyo-e Sleiman Azizi A look at two of the most famous masters of ukiyo-e woodblock printing, Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige.
Culture A Day in Shinagawa, Tokyo Featured Shinagawa is recognized as one of Tokyo’s 23 special wards and is home to a flourishing art culture, delectable restaurants and street food, traditional
