Activities Nara Dreamland Anonymous popularity of this haikyoist’s paradise (meaning urban explorer) was spread... I’m not saying a lovely souvenir these would make, but they are technically
9 The Arrival of Spring Takako Sakamoto Japanese garden inside Osaka Expo Commemoration Park: the brilliant spring flowers in this Japanese garden always inform me of spring's arrival.
Culture “Life Beyond Logic”: Shoji Kawamori Sébastien Raineri That disconnect bothered me.... What fascinates me is how mundane things are in fact incredible, once you
Food Tokokuro Chinese Food Bryan Baier Tokokuro is a chain of Chinese restaurants, and hotels with locations spread... It reminded me slightly of the Ukon no Chikara that many in Japan drink
Culture Onsen, Sakura and Dreams for Peace Elena Lisina to Japanese was much improved thanks to my Japanese friends who guided me... This surprised me as I’d seen blooming sakura in Tokyo.
Activities Cherry Season in Yamagata Bridget Ye have visited during the last week of their cherry-picking season, and am... very grateful to Nao-san for letting me participate in the process of
Culture Experience the Sansha Taisai Festival! rachel teo Sansha Taisai, which translates to “main festival of the three shrines”... The three shrines of the festival, the Ōgami shrine, Chōjasan Shinra shrine
Culture Lotus Flowers at Hachimangu Shrine Takako Sakamoto My short Internet search directed me to the two places, Sankeien Garden... Since her husband was the head of Genji clan who was trying to destroy