Culture The Past and Present of Byodoin Scott Brause Byodo-in could arguably be called the Sistine Chapel of Japanese temple art & architecture. The Phoenix Hall's Amida Buddha w...
Activities Autumn Colors at Shosenkyo Gorge Cathy Cawood Shosenkyo Gorge has magnificent scenery and is famous for autumn color. An easy trail runs along the river from the gorge ent...
8 Culture The Old Asakura House Scott Brause The old Asakura House in Tokyo is a treasure of the Taisho era. For those interested in Japanese residential architecture, th...
Activities Dressy Dogs in Japan Elena Lisina Dog care in Japan follows set rules. Such rules allows for a pleasant experience for both dogs and people without causing a n...
Culture Meiji University Museum Sarah Koh Meiji University Museum makes a good hangout to delve into various branches of history, from traditional artifacts and their ...
6 Food Taoli Cantonese Cuisine Yui Yamaguchi Cantonese restaurant Touri is located on the second floor of Hotel Nikko Kumamoto. It offers a great deal with its lunch set ...
Transportation Fly Direct From Sydney to Sapporo Bonson Lam Your insider guide to the best way for Australians to fly and visit Hokkaido from a Japan travel-and-tourism veteran, with di...
Culture The Grandness of Ise Jingu Arlene Bastion Geku and Naiku shine at Ise Jingu because they are full of myth, history, mystique, and are a long lasting testament to faith...
Culture The 47 Ronin: Part 1 Sleiman Azizi A brief introduction to the story of the 47 ronin. A country samurai, Asano Naganori found offence at the constant insults di...