Culture Kame Or Turtle Elena Lisina Turtles or ‘kame’ live in fresh water and can be often found in Japanese gardens. Kame has a special meaning and place in Japa..
Planning Tokyo's Mizuho Town Sleiman Azizi Mizuho Town features the idyllic Sayamaike Park with its three ponds and the ecologically friendly Mizuho Eco Park with a giant..
Culture Ushiku Daibutsu New Year Events 2025-2026 Dec 31st - Jan 3rd Overview of the New Year celebratory events held annually at the Ushiku Daibutsu (big buddha) in Ibaraki prefecture, close to Tokyo...
Culture 4 Japanese Dining Etiquette Tips Nicholas Lloyd Avoid some of the common makes tourists make when dining out in Japan. From Osaka to Tokyo, these tips will help you to avoid standing..
Culture 4 Embarrassing Things To Avoid In Japan Nicholas Lloyd If being stared at by a large group of people because you made a mistake isn't your idea of a good time, then this article will..
Planning Tokyo's Machida City Sleiman Azizi Machida City, one of Tokyo's largest cities, is home to the local but accessible Aihara Suwa Shrine, the hugely impressive pond..
Planning Tokyo's Kunitachi City Sleiman Azizi A university town, Kunitachi City is known for its respect for nature. Daigakudori University Street is listed as one of Tokyo's..
Food The Wonder of Ninja Akasaka Serena Ogawa This ninja-themed restaurant might sound like a gimmick at first, but it's all class and quality.