Culture Nada no Kenka Matsuri - Day 1 José Manuel Zardain The first day of Nada no Kenka is one of preparation. Watching the blessing ceremony for the floats and the after event are very..
6 Shirabu Hot Springs in Yamagata - 1 Sarah Chaney Visiting a hot spring that has been in business for over 700 years. Considered a secluded and little-known place, I visited Shirabu..
Transportation Tokyo Train Tunes Episode 1 – Ikebukuro Shingo Yamada Some believe the Ikebukuro Station neighborhood is transforming into the northside Shibuya, some believe it’s hopelessly out o..
Culture The Fantastic Tottori Trip - Day 1 George Popescu Tottori prefecture, Uradome coast boat ride, Sand dunes, Sand museum, Hakuto coast and shrine.
Culture Tale of Echizen Jofukuji Temple 1 Takako Sakamoto Tale of Echizen Jofukuji Temple 1: The curious fate of the perished Taira Clan and its family temple that still stands in Echizen, Fukui.
Culture Old Tokaido Road Hike - Part 1 Rey Waters A hike along the Historic Old Tokaido Road from Hakone to Mishima.
Culture Three Days in Kyoto - Day 1 Elena Lisina The view of Kinkakuji as a floating in water temple was incredible. Soaking up the peaceful atmosphere of the Kamo River and the..