Culture What the Statues Say in Japan Elena Lisina This article discusses some of the symbolic gestures and objects held by Buddhist statues in Japan.
Virtual Tour of the Mayo Terrace Sherilyn Siy The Mayo Terrace has been closed to visitors due to the pandemic, but they offer live online tours on Zoom for free.
Culture The Arts and Crafts of Echizen Featured A virtual event to show the local arts of Echizen; from knife making to washi traditional paper, local artisans have prospered in this town for centuries
Transportation Transit Guide: The Hakone Free Pass Serena Ogawa All you need to know about this useful pass to the Hakone area
Shopping The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo Veronica Carnevale In the guide below, we will introduce Tokyo’s most popular thrifting areas and chains, as well as relevant information about typical clothing styles, store
Culture Celebrating the New Year in Japan Elena Lisina Daruma dolls,108 strikes of bells, kadomatsu and mochi are just a few of them.
Activities The Kamaishi Unosumai Tsunami Memorial Museum Malcome Larcens Nobody expected 38 meter waves to hit the area, it's where most perished in Kamaishi.
Culture Celebrate the New Year in Shinagawa Serena Ogawa Shinagawa has a host of ways for you to celebrate the New Year, whether you want a Japanese experience of something more western-style.