Culture & Subculture


Kamakura

Kamakura

Attractive historical city with easy access from Tokyo

Visit Kamakura and spend one full day! Quick one hour train from Tokyo, easy access.  Spend one […]


Japan and religion

Japan and religion

find out how you can experience the religions

Japanese people are said to be born in Shinto, marry in Christianity and die in Buddhism!  What […]


Gokokuji and Genroku period

Gokokuji and Genroku period

quiet, impressive temple in Tokyo Bunkyo-ku

Gokokuji 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

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 mountains

Koyasan has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, together with other sites on the […]


DASHIだし-how to make Japanese soup

DASHIだし-how to make Japanese soup

Essential building block for making Japanese soup and food

What is DASHI?  It is that clear broth/soup that is the building block of all Japanese soup/food.   […]


ORIGAMI 折り紙

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

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

NIKKO 日光and hidden recommended spots

Two quiet villas along the beautiful lake Chuzenji and canoeing in the river Kinugawa

  1 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

Ryogoku両国-Sumo and Hokusai 相撲と北斎

Enjoy the special atomosphere of RYOGOKU, SUMO, and HOKUSAI

You 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

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 family

Japan is full of picture-perfect, beautiful towns, waiting to be discovered.  BIEI is already famous with the Japanese, […]