19 Culture My Stay in Higashi-Koganei Elena Lisina Staying in Higashi-Koganei with a friend, I explored the spacious Koganei Park, particularly beautiful during the sakura season...
Activities Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival 2024 Early - Late Nov The Yahiko Chrysanthemum Festival is held on the grounds of the picturesque Yahiko Shrine. It is the largest chrysanthemum festival..
Food Minamiuonuma Majidon Project Kim The annual Minamiuonuma Majidon Competition is a way to promote the region's delicious koshihikari rice in unique ways. Dozens..
Culture Kamakurabori Assembly Hall Kim The Kamakurabori Assembly Hall gives visitors a chance to carve a plate in the style of kamakurabori, a traditional art in the Kamakura..
Culture Three Days in Kyoto - Day 2 Elena Lisina My second day in Kyoto started early in the morning with a visit to Yasaka Jinja. Travelling by bus, I then visited Ginkakuji, the..
Culture Uesugi Shrine Kim Uesugi Shrine is located in Yonezawa, Yamagata, and pays respect to Uesugi Kenshin, known as one of the most most powerful daimyos..
Food Impressions of Japanese Food Elena Lisina Japanese kitchens bring a lot of surprises. While many ingredients are familiar and shared with other countries, many, many more..
21 Culture Street Performances in Japan Elena Lisina On weekend there is always an opportunity to watch a street performance or festival. Some of them such as the monkey acts are quite..