Culture Introduction to Pilgrimage Guillaume Doré That is for spiritual or touristic reasons, visiting temples and shrines will most likely be in the to do list of all first time travelers to Japan.
Culture Regional Crafts - Kyushu Sleiman Azizi Some include Beppu take-zaiku bamboo craft from Oita, the Hakata ningyo dolls from Fukuoka, Kumamoto prefecture's Shodai-yaki pottery and Tsuboya-yaki
Transportation Traversing Subways with a Stroller Carolyn Rawson Be aware that the doors don't always open on the same side of the train... At the same time, unless in a priority area, staying by the doors is the
Activities Tobu Treasure Garden Kim Bergström The spring months see cherry blossoms and moss phlox (or shibazakura) covering the grounds, and in the autumn months there are cosmos flowers and kochia
Food Ramen Jiro: Infamous, Super-Sized Bowls Tom Roseveare Delving into the success of this cult ramen classic
9 Culture Toun-ji Temple in Fujieda Peter Sidell In Fujieda in the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Toun-ji is a pleasant Buddhist temple, situated on the historic Tokaido Highway between Tokyo and
9 Culture A Night in Yokohama Chinatown Vicky Amin Visiting one of the world's largest china towns sounds fun, but once you experience it at night, you would be amazed at its transformation.
Culture Kyoto Color Guide Veronica Carnevale However, perched atop the outer stone walls and across the moat stand the... Although the meaning of the garden is unclear, the pure landscape of carefully