Culture Hondoji Temple Elizabeth S Hondoji, a Nichiren Buddhist temple is famed for its cherry blossoms, hydrangea grove, and autumn colors. Known as "the temple of..
Transportation New Shinkansen Luggage Rules Serena Ogawa Apr 20, 2020 Check out the new rules that have taken effect regarding large baggage on the Shinkansen, or Japanese bullet trains.
Food Okinawa Longevity Cuisine Alena Eckelmann A mix of favourable natural conditions and diverse foreign influences produced unique eating habits and a cooking style that i..
Food Okinawa Cooking at Yonner Food (Part 1) Alena Eckelmann Learn how to cook Okinawan dishes with Kazumi Kayo, a local of Naha City, the capital of Okinawa Prefecture. She runs Yonner Food..
Culture Tokyo's Important Cultural Property - Buildings Sleiman Azizi The second highest category of cultural heritage in Japan, Important Cultural Properties are found across the Tokyo city wards of..
Culture Tokyo's National Treasures - Buildings Sleiman Azizi Tokyo is home to two National Treasure buildings. The Akasaka Palace, built in 1909, is representative of Japan's Meiji-period..
Culture Tokyo's National Treasures - Crafts Sleiman Azizi Tokyo's collection of craft National Treasures includes works dating back over 1000 years. Most are held by the Tokyo National..