18 Culture The Value of Water in Japan Elena Lisina Water is of great importance in the purification rites of Japan's religions.
Activities 3 of Niigata's Top Hydrangea Spots Kim Bergström Whilst Niigata may be best known for snowy winters, there is plenty to enjoy during other seasons of the year.
Hagi: Home of Samurai and Pottery Serena Ogawa As a former castle town overlooking the serene coastline of the Sea of Japan, Hagi was once the capital for one of the most powerful clans during Japan
7 Culture Autumn Leaves of Ankoku-ji, Tajima Takako Sakamoto The spectacular view of illuminated autumn leaves (of Japanese enkianthus) captured in picture-frame-like windows at an old temple in Tajima in the northern
Culture The Eight Tea Regions of Shizuoka Samuel Richards Shizuoka Prefecture might be famous for its stunning views of Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay, but did you know that it is Japan's largest producer of green
6 Culture The Cherry Blossoms of Seiseki-Sakuragaoka Lily Seiseki-sakuragaoka is an area in Tama City, Tokyo famous for being the setting for the Ghibli animated film, Whisper of the Heart.
Culture The Origin of the Tea Ceremony Gary Luscombe A look at the surprising history of the Japanese Tea Ceremony.