Culture Honpukuji – the Water Temple Cathy Cawood Honpukuji: the Water Temple on Awaji Island designed by famous Japanese architect Tadao Ando is a beautiful modern reinterpre...
Culture Kimono for a Female Elena Lisina Kimono has some specific traits that were interesting to learn. From the occasions they are worn, to how they are washed, and...
10 Accommodation Kozantei Ubuya Peter Lin Kozantei Ubuya is an excellent traditional Ryokan in Kawaguchiko. It offers excellent food, great views of Mt. Fuji and a re...
Food Best of the Best Ramen Shinobu Ishikawa A Japanese major publisher, Kadokawa Shoten, has published “Best of the Best Ramen” --a multilingual guidebook on ramen shops...
Culture Sumo in Ryogoku Sleiman Azizi Held in Ryogoku in central Tokyo, the first sumo tournament of each year is keenly anticipated. This year's featured many sur...
Food Sennari Sushi in Nagasaki Sleiman Azizi Sennari Sushi is a traditional sushi bar close to Nagasaki Stationn Kyushu, western Japan. The lunch set is a great bargain f...
Sento in Shinagawa City Japan Travel Table of contents What are Sento? Sento Etiquette Sento in Shinagawa City What are Sento? Sento, or public bathhouses, have e...
Culture Cultural Exploration in Hofu City Veronica Carnevale Hofu City rests along the Seto Inland Sea and is just south of Yamaguchi City. This small city features immaculately preserve...
Activities Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture Marion Aubert All you need to know for a long weekend getaway, have great food and discover another hidden part of Japan.
Planning Tokyo's Higashiyamato City Sleiman Azizi Dominated in the north by the stunning Lake Tama, Higashiyamato City also features its own local folk museum, incredible reli...
