6 Culture Arai Shrine John Carter Walking the coastline of Ito in search of William Adams past I stumbled upon a small shrine perched half way upon a mountain....
11 Culture British Fair in Umeda John Carter I wanted to see what Japan’s view of Britain was and it was actually very enjoyable. It was a little cliché with stalls devot...
12 Culture Caricature Japan: Just for Laughs Ana Skara Ever wondered what you would look like as a cartoon character? Why not come down to Shibuya's Caricature Japan and let one of...
7 Culture The Musicians at Yoyogi Park Senén Germade Enjoy the charming atmosphere of Yoyogi Park. You can feel the music everywhere, as the park is usually full of musicians: tr...
8 Culture Old Shop Sign Collection, Shinbanba Allan Murphy Incredible collection of old Japanese shop signs, which have been collected since the late-Edo period. This is definitely one...
11 Culture Kirishima Shrine Senén Germade I highly recommend a visit the beautiful traditional Kirishima Shinto shrine in Kagoshima Prefecture. You can have a peaceful...
6 Culture Yabusame at Kumamoto Castle Mandy Bartok A yabusame event involving Japanese archers on horseback is held every year on the grounds outside Kumamoto Castle as part of...
8 Culture Eight Views of Tokyo Skytree Tower Senén Germade 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji' is an ukiyo-e series of large, color woodblock prints by the Japanese artist Katsushika Hoku...
Culture Tokyo Art Museums: an Introduction Peter Sidell Tokyo has a wide range of art museums, and you can find anything to suit your taste, modern or traditional, by Japanese or in...
7 Culture Kitte Garden Senén Germade “Tokyo station is a very nice spot. You should go there if you have time. It is a beautiful building and the illumination is ...