7 Culture Yokosuka's Joenji Temple Steve Morton Experience the best of residential Yokosuka during early spring where you’re sure to find some pleasant surprises lurking in t..
Culture Hakone Yosegi Zaiku Woodcraft Robert Thomas Learn more about Hakone Yosegi Zaiku, the wonderful traditional craft created in a small village in the Hakone mountains 200 years..
Culture History of the Russian Matryoshka Elena Lisina The history of the Russian nesting doll named "Matryoshka" started in Japan.
23 Culture Komainu Lion-like Statues Elena Lisina One can meet Komainu lion-like statues in many places in Japan, so they are one of the symbols of Shinto sacred places.
Activities An Evening in Yokohama Cordelia Ding Yokohama is a great tourist destination during the day due to its variety in museums, shops, and restaurants. The city itself is..
Activities Enoshima by Night Reynald Ventura A short evening trip to Enoshima to see the August lanterns.
18 Culture Core of Kamakura, Hachimangu Shrine Takako Sakamoto Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine; the center of Kamakura, the first capital of the samurai.