Culture Shiba Daijingu Daradara Matsuri 2026 Mid - Late Sep Held over 11 days in September, the Shiba Daijingu Daradara Matsuri is the longest running festival in Japan.
20 Culture Modern and Traditional Osaka Elena Lisina The combination of modern and traditional places is just right for a one-day visit as it gives some idea of the city’s atmosph..
19 Activities Photographers’ Paradise (Part 1) Elena Lisina Numerous natural parks and gardens of Japan are the places where wild animals and birds can be met. As they live there freely the..
6 Culture Daruma’s Second Eye Elena Lisina A Daruma doll is not simply a souvenir from Japan but also a charm providing help in achieving your goals.
26 Culture An Accidental Day in Saitama Elena Lisina Taken to Omiya Park by mistake, I visited a number of places before eventually reaching Omiya Bonsai Village.
Food Carvaan Sherilyn Siy Carvaan beer is hands-down the most delicious beer I have ever had in my life. Their brews have garnered top awards in world b..
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..