Culture Skytree, Miyako Odori and Millions of Flowers Elena Lisina All places were wonderful and worth seeing. Visiting different places gives a fuller picture of the country and Japanese culture.
7 Culture December in Yokohama Park Steve Morton had the misfortune of seeing firsthand after visiting several famous places... Yokohama Park is registered as being one of the oldest parks in Japan and plays
Culture Watching Kabuki in Tokyo H. Fern Classic kabuki plays fall into three main genres, each showcasing a different... Domestic plays (sewamono) focus on everyday life in Edo-period towns, with
15 Culture The Iconic Trees of Japan Elena Lisina As I’ve mentioned before, many plants and flowers of Japan have special... Graphic images of plants are even used for creating family crests known
15 Culture Shinto Shrine Ema Elena Lisina you will eventually come across a special board with a lot of wooden plates... Those plates are ema and are used to write sacred wishes, pleas and prayers
Food Vegan-friendly Takes on Japanese Food Kim Bergström able to enjoy some traditional foods here - but fear not, more and more places... light and fluffy souffle-style pancakes, and you'll find a host of places
Activities A Different Hokkaido Amanda Ho to Japan's northernmost island, I skipped all the above mentioned places... There is an abundance of plants and animals, mountains, waterfalls and
Food Atorie Cafe Laura Welch There are larger chains, there are themed cafes, there are places that... right building by peeking through the window: half of it is filled with plants