Culture Akita: Art and Culture Veronica Carnevale let’s shed light on its summer ones, namely the Omagari Fireworks and Hanawa-bayashi... Hanawa-bayashi, held annually in Kazuno City on August 19 and 20, is a
10 Kochi Prefecture's 'Sugi-no-Osugi' Sandra Isaka Sugi-no-Osugi', which is actually a pair of 3000-year-old trees, 'Minami
Culture The History of Sake Fiona Yoshitake Today, you will see it at shrines, Hanami parties and of course the dinner... Here are three occasions where sake takes on a special ceremonious role: Kagami
Magical Night at Lotus Heaven Takako Sakamoto Magical Night at Lotus Heaven in Minami Echizen: beautiful sunset and lit-up lotus flowers at night in Fukui prefecture.
Spring Festivals in Yamaguchi Robert Kodama famous throughout Japan, but specific locations such as this host the best hanami
12 Culture Tokoji Peter Sidell Near Kannami station on the Izu peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Tokoji is a small, tranquil temple, with pleasant views of the green countryside
Food Asagaya's Hawaiian Treat Michael Ying A short trip to Asagaya, Tokyo for delicious Hawaiian cuisine at YOHO Cafe Lanai. Try their famous oxtail dish!
Culture Sawada Seiko Memorial Museum Peter Sidell In the resort town of Atami in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the Sawada Seiko Memorial Museum is full of delightful paintings and sculptures.