30 Culture Unique Ornaments in Japan Elena Lisina notice many small ornaments and details that are typical of the country, but... What fascinates me is great skill and quality of all that is produced in
8 Culture Public Art in Shimizu Peter Sidell In the streets of Shimizu, a suburb of Shizuoka in central Japan, you'll find a range of interesting, sometimes unusual statues and sculptures.
7 Mimuroto Temple in Uji Illaura Rossiter Close to Japan's former capital of Kyoto, the historic town of Uji is home to Mimuroto Temple, a popular early summer destination for flower lovers.
Food Omicho Market in Kanazawa Mandy Bartok Get a close-up glimpse of Kanazawa's "kitchen" at the Omicho market in the center of the city.
Culture Kurayami Matsuri in Fuuchu 2026 Apr 30th - May 6th The Kurayami Festival in Fuuchu, Tokyo is Japan's most beautiful festival. It happens once a year during the first week of May at the Okunitama Shrine
Culture Stroll in Historic Ningyocho Kasia Szumna Ningyo-cho inherited its name from being a doll district (ningyo- doll, cho- town in Japanese).
Food The Cafe in Machida Min Jung Kim On one breezy evening, I was heading to a regular W-Fi-enabled cafe I had... up to a building made of red-brown bricks, and on the second floor was an
Food Vegetarian Restaurants in Osaka Etsy Dah Japan is known as its healthy food, but it can be hard for vegans or organic food diners to find restaurants that suit.
