7 Culture Yokosuka's Joenji Temple Steve Morton Experience the best of residential Yokosuka during early spring where you’re sure to find some pleasant surprises lurking in t..
Culture Hakone Yosegi Zaiku Woodcraft Robert Thomas Learn more about Hakone Yosegi Zaiku, the wonderful traditional craft created in a small village in the Hakone mountains 200 years..
7 Culture Kanazawa Bunko, A Samurai's Library Takako Sakamoto Kanazawa Bunko, one of the oldest libraries for samurai in Japan.
16 Culture Chrysanthemum Festival at Sankeien Takako Sakamoto Chrysanthemum Festival at Sankeien Garden in Yokohama will be held till November 23rd in 2016.
Shopping Kamakura Ume Cider Cordelia Ding Just as Naoshima is famous for its Shio (salt) cider, Kamakura is famous for its Ume (plum) flavored cider. Plum is grown locally..
Food Kani-Doraku Crab Restaurant Rey Waters Kani-Doraku: Great dining in Yokohama, featuring crabs from throughout the country
Culture History of the Russian Matryoshka Elena Lisina The history of the Russian nesting doll named "Matryoshka" started in Japan.
23 Culture Komainu Lion-like Statues Elena Lisina One can meet Komainu lion-like statues in many places in Japan, so they are one of the symbols of Shinto sacred places.