Culture Gion Corner in Kyoto Gloria Ticconi The tea ceremony is accompanied by a wonderful harmony played by two women... on stage on the koto, an ancient Japanese six-stringed zither played with
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
Activities 5 Destinations for Spring Flowers in Takayama Kim Bergström From cherry blossoms to azaleas and plenty more, this guide covers five places to enjoy seasonal flowers across the region.
Culture Haginaka Park Sleiman Azizi stands a sign showing that a few minutes walk would lead to a couple of places... Designed as a traffic rules park, the park's play areas are interspersed
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
Culture Noh, Kyogen, Kabuki & Bunraku Sleiman Azizi of perhaps more intimate arts like rakugo or shogekijo that expertly play... Plays are narrated by a single person with accompanying shamisen music.
Food Fancy Banana Treats at 7-Eleven Noriko Duck Aug 11, 2016 As banana plantations are concentrated in Okinawa and other parts of sub-tropical