Culture Hachiman Shrines Elena Lisina There are about 44,000 Hachiman shrines throughout Japan, dedicated to Hachiman - a Shinto God of War. Among the most old and famous..
Transportation The Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Sleiman Azizi The Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line starts from Yoyogi-uehara station in the south-west and runs all the way to Kita-ayase in the east...
Culture Sapporo Lilac Season Kim Bergström The Sapporo Lilac Festival has been an annual event since 1959, and a year later, lilacs were designated as the city's official..
Transportation The Tokyo Metro Tozai Line Sleiman Azizi The Tokyo Metro Tozai Line is one of Tokyo's busiest. Its 23 stations, starting in Nakano in Tokyo's west, runs directly..
Culture Kiyomizu Kannon-do, Ueno Park Sleiman Azizi Kiyomize Kannon-do in Ueno Park was built in 1631. This popular temple features in Utagawa Hiroshige's '100 Famous Views..
Culture Japan International Orchid and Flower Show 2027 Early - Mid Feb The Japan Grand Prix International Orchid and Flower show started back in 1991, and has grown into of the world's largest floral..
Shopping Hitachi Osakana Center Michi no Eki Sleiman Azizi Hitachi Osakana Center in Ibaraki is a michi no eki road station known for its seafood. An intense local ambience can be found inside..
Shopping Top 5 English Bookstores in Tokyo Paul McInnes A top five list of the best English-language books shops in Tokyo. From chain stores to independent locations this list is a must-read..