Beauty & Spa A Trip to Kurahashi-jima Elena Lisina Visiting the Kure region and enjoying the onsen there was a good experience which provided the opportunity to see another side of..
29 Culture Souvenir Spots Elena Lisina Souvenir shops are mostly concentrated in popular places of interest. Among them are Kyoto, Enoshima, Kawagoe, Kiso post towns,..
Culture Symbolic Colors in Japan Elena Lisina Red, white, black, blue, gold, and violet colors are found quite often in Japanese traditions. This blog is dedicated to the meanings..
36 Culture Bridges of Japan Elena Lisina In Japan you can find all kinds of bridges – from old to modern ones, and made using different constructions and materials. Tr..
Culture Kihachijo Meyu Workshop Elizabeth S Kichachijo Meyu Workshop on Hachijojima, in the Izu Islands, preserves a centuries-old textile production. Lustrous handwoven kihachijo..
Food Kipposhi Ramen Emi Takahata For three decades, Kippoushi has been synonymous with classical ramen, but today, it is a microcosm of how Fussa city is looking..
Food Saiboku Ham Headquarters Hidaka Lynda Hogan Saiboku Ham Headquarters in Hidaka City is more than just a processing plant and shop. It is a food theme park of sorts with several..
Culture Northern Chiba Prefecture Shrines Elizabeth S The northern part of Chiba Prefecture, formerly the Higashi Katsushika district, preserves fascinating local and historical shrines...