Culture & Subculture
Kamakura
Attractive historical city with easy access from TokyoVisit Kamakura and spend one full day! Quick one hour train from Tokyo, easy access. Spend one […]
Japan and religion
find out how you can experience the religionsJapanese people are said to be born in Shinto, marry in Christianity and die in Buddhism! What […]
Gokokuji and Genroku period
quiet, impressive temple in Tokyo Bunkyo-kuGokokuji is a special temple, as the main hall, Kanno-do, dates back to 1697, Genroku period. It […]
Mount Koya (Koyasan) 高野山 in Kii Peninsula紀伊半島
Holy mountain, full of special and sacred places, hidden away deep in the Japanese mountainsKoyasan has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, together with other sites on the […]
DASHIだし-how to make Japanese soup
Essential building block for making Japanese soup and foodWhat is DASHI? It is that clear broth/soup that is the building block of all Japanese soup/food. […]
ORIGAMI 折り紙
Origami Museum where you can learn to make your own origami art and more おりがみ会館1 ORIGAMI, or folding paper, is for everyone. You can make everything and anything! ORIGAMI MUSEUM in […]
Bonsai Art Museum 大宮盆栽美術館and Omiya Hikawa Shrine大宮氷川神社
Enjoy Omiya, quick and easy hour train ride from Tokyo. Peaceful, away from the crowds.1 What is Bonsai? 2 The best way to view Bonsai? 3 Location of the Bonsai Art Museum 3.1 […]
NIKKO 日光and hidden recommended spots
Two quiet villas along the beautiful lake Chuzenji and canoeing in the river Kinugawa1 History of Nikko 2 Highlights of Nikko 2.1 Yomeimon, the Gate of Sunlight 2.2 Monkey […]
Ryogoku両国-Sumo and Hokusai 相撲と北斎
Enjoy the special atomosphere of RYOGOKU, SUMO, and HOKUSAIYou will be greeted by special dispalys at RYOGOKU staion JR line (also accessible via Oedo Subway Line). […]
Hokkaido BIEI 北海道 美瑛, special cottage to stay, canyoning, natural blessings
Beautiful hidden town of rolling hills with so much to see and do. An amazing vacation for your familyJapan is full of picture-perfect, beautiful towns, waiting to be discovered. BIEI is already famous with the Japanese, […]
