14 Culture Beneath the Feet Elena Lisina Japanese manhole covers, pavements, and surfaces can provide some informative and interesting sightseeing opportunities.
16 Culture Grand Shinto Symbols Elena Lisina All Shinto shrines feature symbols that are common to the faith but some symbols stand out by virtue of their size, quantity or..
37 Culture Autumn Gifts of Nature Elena Lisina Autumn is as equally regarded as spring in Japan for its beautiful colours. Along with autumn colours, you can find many flowers..
7 Activities Arisugawa Park in Autumn Elizabeth S Arisugawa-no-Miya Park near Hiroo Station is a respite from dense and busy Tokyo life. Waterfalls, ponds and a deep ravine create..
Culture Hiroo Inari Jinja Sleiman Azizi Hiroo Inari Jinja was built in Hiroo as a place of rest by the second Tokugawa shogun. The shrine features a dragon painting by..
Food Katsuya Sherilyn Siy Tonkatsu is one of the most popular meals in Japan. The star of the show is a pork cutlet coated with flour and egg and panko and..
Culture Respect and Cleanliness Elena Lisina The cleanliness of public places in Japan shows the great respect the Japanese have towards their country.
Area Fujiyoshida Fujiyoshida city is located in Yamanashi prefecture and is the gateway to Mt. Fuji. It is the hometown of the picturesque Fuji Sengen Jinja shrine and the Fuji-Q Highland theme park.