18 Transportation The Trainscape of Japan Elena Lisina Trains are the most popular form of transport in Japan.
Culture 100 Soundscapes of Japan Sleiman Azizi In 1986 the Ministry of the Environment began combating noise pollution with the creation of a national list of sounds that were representative of Japan
29 Culture Traditional Dolls of Japan Elena Lisina The Yokohama Doll Museum features a rich collection of traditional Japanese dolls.
8 Culture Springtime Glimpses of Zojoji Kim Bergström Zojoji Temple in the spring is bright and colorful, with a mix of tradition and modernity on display.
Food Beer Brands of Japan Elena Lisina There are a great variety of beers sold in Japan, and four main beer producers: Asahi, Sapporo, Suntory, and Kirin.
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 Hiruga Underwater Tug-of-War 2026 Sunday - Jan 18th Dating back to the early 17th century, the Hiruga Underwater Tug-of-War event is a prayer for a bountiful fish catch, featuring a dramatic contest of strength