Culture The Birthplace of Maneki Neko Emily Ikegami The little white cat that beckons you with its paw is known across Japan, and its humble origin is found right here in Tokyo.
Culture Hanta-ji Temple Anonymous Hanta-ji Temple, No. 50 of the 88 sacred temples of Shikoku, offers a sweeping view over south Matsuyama
Culture Yokohama's Kirin Beer Village Tomoko Kamishima If you are curious about Japanese beer and how it is manufactured, taking a Tasting Tour at Kirin Beer Village in Yokohama is a..
Culture Yokohama’s Soji-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima The sprawling and beautiful Soji-ji Temple in Yokohama is one of the two biggest Zen temples of the Soto sect in Japan.
Area Fukushima City Fukushima, meaning “Happy Island” is a city nestled between mountains in the Abukuma Valley. At 37 degrees latitude North it is just below Athens, Greece. The heavy snowfalls of winter, however,..
Activities Kumadani-ji in Awa-shi Phillip Nelson One of the beautiful Buddhist temples of the Shikoku 88 pilgrimage. This boasts well tended grounds and a huge wooden pagoda.
Nightlife Matsuyama’s Gintengai Anonymous Gintengai, the Street of Silvery Heaven, is a covered arcade that runs through the center of Matsuyama. It offers a wealth of things..