37 Culture Autumn Gifts of Nature Elena Lisina A lot of attention is given to spring in Japan with the blooming of the... plum trees, then the sakura cherry blossoms and scores of other wonderful
11 Culture Glimpses of Dazaifu Tenmangū Kim Bergström Fukuoka’s Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is built on the gravesite of renowned scholar Sugawara no Michizane, and as a result has become a popular spot for students
Culture Train Park Hakusan Bullet Train Museum Susan May A museum focused on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line bullet trains, where you can get up close to, and learn about the fascinating technology, dedicated work
Activities The Magic of Fireflies Sherilyn Siy Older generations of Japanese would likely have fond memories of watching fireflies, called hotaru, in the early summer.
Culture The Solace of Unnojuku Scott Brause An old post town in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Unnojuku offers a fine collection of antique Edo and Meiji-era residential structures along a single street
9 Culture Mount Fuji Radar Dome Museum Cathy Cawood The Radar Dome Museum in Fujiyoshida is a piece of Mount Fuji's recent history.
Culture Details of Motonosumi Shrine Tristan Scholze This is one of Japan’s newer shrines, dating back only to the 1950s.... Do get your selfies in front of the big front gate.
Culture The Power of Sumo Sleiman Azizi The national sport of Japan, Sumo is both sport and ancient tradition. Brief, intense bouts are embellished with captivating rituals.
