Culture Nara's God of Ice Arlene Bastion Himuro Shrine is possibly the only Shinto shrine where the resident deity is a God of Ice, guarding today all ice related industries, such as ice cream
Culture The Ryozens of Kyoto Arlene Bastion The large statue of Ryozen Kannon looms over moving war memorials, and graves at Ryozen Gokoku hold war dead and those who died for the modernization of
Culture The Language of Sumo Sleiman Azizi A simple guide to sumo vocabulary including wrestler terms, ring information, refereeing pronouncements and judges decisions.
19 Culture Monumental Art of Japan Elena Lisina The samples of public Monumental Art and their designation to be centers of a space, or to form a unique one. The photos are taken all over Japan.
9 Minamata Cherry Line Erik Smith Ranked as one of the top 100 places to enjoy cherry blossoms in Japan, the Minamata Cherry Line offers a stunning contrast of pink cherry trees,
Culture Realism of Life 2020 Oct 10th - Dec 20th 2020 Past Event Japanese painting has changed with modernization, and The "Realism of Life: Masterpieces of Nihonga" exhibition explores this progression.
Culture A Day in Nikko Ian VanDuzer Tired of Tokyo? Head north to Nikko, home of Toshogu, Japan's most lavishly decorated shrine.
