Culture Japanese Musical Instruments Elena Lisina A description of popular traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, taiko, shakuhachi, koto and biwa. The sound of the..
7 Culture Peonies at Kisshoin Temple Elizabeth S Kisshoin Temple a short walk from Kashiwatanaka Station on the Tsukuba Express Line displays 100 peony plants under paper parasols...
Culture Tenryuji Temple in Shinjuku Sleiman Azizi Tenryuji Temple in Shinjuku was connected with Lady Saigo, trusted concubine of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Its Toki no Kane, Bell of Time,..
7 Food Uoriki: Japanese Dining in Nagano Peter Sidell In the centre of Nagano city in central Japan, Uoriki is a friendly little place serving hearty, tasty and very affordable Japanese..
7 Food Harmonica Quina Peter Lin Delicious Okinawan comfort food in a kitschy setting in Harmonica Yokocho
6 Culture The Battlefields of Nagahama Castle Illaura Rossiter In Shiga Prefecture in central Japan, Nagahama Castle is a great spot to visit for a dose of spring cherry blossoms. It also makes..
Culture Mitsui Memorial Museum Sleiman Azizi The Mitsui Memorial Museum is located in the Mitsui Honkan Building, an Important Cultural Property situated in Nihonbashi. The..
10 Activities An Evening in Tsutsujigaoka Park Elena Lisina Tsutsujigaoka Park is located in the Eastern part of Sendai and is a great place for family walks, cycling, jogging, and outdoor..