Activities Nezame-no-toko Gorge Angelina Dietz Nezame-no-toko means 'bed of awakening' and named after an old, famous legend.
Culture Art, History & Culture in Okayama Connor Lappin With the ease of a single ticket, see the best of what Okayama has to offer
Culture Akiu Kaleidoscope Museum Justin Velgus The Sendai Kaleidoscope Museum (仙台万華鏡美術館) is a unique museum located in the hot spring resort town Akiu, in the outski..
Culture Fancy A Fan? Arlene Bastion How the Japanese round fans, uchiwa, are handcrafted in Marugame.
Culture Japanese women and makeup Hiroko Mano Japanese makeup culture. Why most Japanese women wear makeup. Why there are so many makeup stores in Japan.
Culture Bell Ami Doll Shop in Matsumoto Elena Lisina The Ami Doll Shop in Matsumoto used an old technique of oshie and is the only one studio-shop that still produces oshie dolls of..
Culture Sarusawa Pond in Nara Jemma King The Sarusawa Pond was created in 749 and is surrounded by the grounds of the Kofukuji Temple. The five storied pagoda of Kofukuji..
Culture Hyogo Prefecture Hot Springs and Gourmet Featured Hyogo Prefecture's Tajima region welcomes visitors to authentic Japanese experiences, top gourmet selections and luxurious hot..