Culture Men’s Traditional Japanese Clothing Elena Lisina Traditional national costumes are still popular in Japan. The men’s costume has some special features while its history can be..
Transportation The Tokyo Metro Line Sleiman Azizi Tokyo Metro is one of Tokyo's major rail transportation networks. The network's 9 different subway lines carry almost 7..
Transportation The Tokyo Metro Namboku Line Sleiman Azizi The Tokyo Metro Namboku Line features 19 stations. The emerald line starts from Meguro station in the south-west and cuts north,..
Culture Ohara Hadaka 'Naked Man' Festival 2025 Late Sep Ohara Hadaka Matsuri is an annual ‘Naked Man Festival’ that takes place in Isumi City, Chiba. Loincloth-clad men carry portabl..
Culture The Origin of the Tea Ceremony Gary Luscombe A look at the surprising history of the Japanese Tea Ceremony. We will also explore some of the more off the beaten path places..
Culture Maru: a Circle Elena Lisina Maru, or a circle, is encountered quite often in Japan – on the country's flag, at Shinto shrines and the sumo ring, and a..
Culture Wandering Through the Toyama Glass Art Museum Kim Bergström The Toyama Glass Art Museum is housed in an architecturally impressive building, and displays a range of glass art pieces. Of particular..
Food Futaba Shokudo, Ibaraki Sleiman Azizi Futaba Shokudo in Daigo, Ibaraki, serves handmade soba and udon noodles with traditional sansai mountain vegetables. Prices range..
