17 May 2012: Only in Nara
Rickshaws are definitely a traditional tourist attraction in Japan... but today you can experience rickshaws in many other cities of the world. The wild shika deer are a major attraction in Nara, but ... »
Read more » 15 comments 16 May 2012: Kanda Shrine's Fireproof Gate
The Kanda Shrine, known also as Kanda Myojin, is one of the must-see shrines in Tokyo. Even if you're not interested in the Japanese religion, if you visit Akihabara for electronics or for anime ... »
Read more » 36 comments 15 May 2012: Minato Mirai Pukari Pier during golden hour
I like taking photos during sunset, especially photos with buildings. When the sun sets, there is a "magic" moment when the light is changing its color and everything around seems warmer - this is ... »
Read more » 35 comments 14 May 2012: Old Japanese stories, the Goddess from Matsumoto Castle's ceiling
Many places in Japan have their own fantasy stories and folktales, with ghosts, gods and supernatural beings, passed from generation to generation by word of mouth... Usually, I learn such old ... »
Read more » 41 comments 13 May 2012: Travel destinations for kids, Saitama Railway Museum Park Zone
I was always amazed about the great interest of Japanese people in everything related to trains. And it's an interest that appeals to all ages: if you visit the Railway Museum from Saitama, you will ... »
Read more » 44 comments 12 May 2012: What to see in Tokyo - Life-size Gundam is back for good in Odaiba
After the huge success from 2009, when the life-size statue of the iconic RX-78-2 Gundam was first built in the Shiokaze Park in Odaiba, Tokyo - then the statue attracted over 4 million visitors in ... »
Read more » 52 comments 11 May 2012: Old and New at Tokyo Station
Usually, I like my photos to be simple and to the point, capturing the viewer's attention to a panorama, to a specific detail or to an element with a particular story. Complex photos, with multiple ... »
Read more » 52 comments 10 May 2012: Masterpieces of Japanese architecture, Iidabashi Station
For architecture lovers, Japan offers many "must-see" sights. Besides many well known architectural landmarks, over time I discovered a lot of hidden gems, architectural jewels lost in the ... »
Read more » 71 comments 09 May 2012: Ryogoku Bridge
Probably the most famous bridge over the Sumida River is Ryōgoku: first built in 1659, it even has its own song and was painted multiple times by the ukiyo-e master Hiroshige and by many other ... »
Read more » 31 comments 08 May 2012: Asakusa Sanja-sama
One of the main tourist attractions from Tokyo, the Senso-ji complex draws many visitors who come to admire the spectacular Five-story Pagoda and the majestic Main Hall, which enshrines a legendary ... »
Read more » 48 comments 07 May 2012: Popular Japanese treats, Kakigori
For me, the best way to cool off during a hot summer day in Japan is kakigōri 「かき氷」, a Japanese dessert made of shaved ice flavored with various syrups.
If ... »
Read more » 51 comments 06 May 2012: Shinto torii, Buddhist temple
Discussing these days with a group of people preparing to visit Japan, I realized that while everybody knows about the two important religions of Japan, Buddhism and Shinto, few people know how to ... »
Read more » 36 comments 05 May 2012: Tango no Sekku Koinobori, Boy's Day in Japan
If you travel to Japan during end April and beginning of May, you will surely notice a lot of carp-like streamers made of cloth or paper, waving in the wind. These are koinobori, decorations ... »
Read more » 43 comments 04 May 2012: Japanese traditional houses in Nara and a travel tip
In many of the traditional cities from Japan, the old merchant districts are amongst the most important tourist attractions. Unfortunately, that's not the case with the old merchant district of Nara, ... »
Read more » 55 comments 03 May 2012: Japanese traditions - Dashi parade, plus a travel tip
Some of the best Japanese festivals (matsuri) are the dashi parades, processions of 3-level wooden floats, about 8 meters tall, lavishly ornate with complicated carvings. While the taiko drummers ... »
Read more » 85 comments 02 May 2012: Narita Shoutendo
Today, I would just like to show you a small building discovered inside the complex of the Narita-san Shinshō-ji Temple. It drew my attention because it was standing out, differently colored ... »
Read more » 29 comments 01 May 2012: Japanese Companies, Circle K Sunkus
Traveling through Japan, I frequently buy food from convenience stores (konbini) and I often met konbini branded with a Circle K or Sunkus mark... and since it looked to be the same chain, I became ... »
Read more » 48 comments 30 Apr 2012: Tokyo Architecture, Asakusa Station
The first metro line from Asia was opened in 1927 in Tokyo, connecting Ueno to Asakusa. It was the project of a visionary businessman called Noritsugu Hayakawa, known in Japan as "the father of the ... »
Read more » 44 comments 29 Apr 2012: Story of a Haiku, Matsuo Basho's frog
Last year, I started following the trails of the haiku master Matsuo Bashō in Tokyo, Fukagawa, near the Umibe-bashi bridge, the place from where Matsuo Bashō started in 1689 his journey to ... »
Read more » 45 comments 28 Apr 2012: Genkyu-en Garden Wooden Bridges
Bridges are one of the main traits of a promenade type Japanese garden, graciously connecting islands with pavilions or tea houses. The variety of bridge styles is delightful and there are many ... »
Read more » 52 comments 27 Apr 2012: Ueno colors - Hot summer night
While going through some summer photos, I stumbled over this night view of the Ueno elevated pedestrian walkway, taken on a hot summer night... What stroke me was that, probably due to its colors, ... »
Read more » 39 comments 26 Apr 2012: Japanese castle interior, warriors running passage
A thought that crossed my mind while visiting several of the Japanese castles with original interior, was that although impressive on the outside, the castles were built with the same philosophy as ... »
Read more » 77 comments 25 Apr 2012: Yokohama Minato Mirai 21 aerial panorama
A great travel destination, Minato Mirai 21 from Yokohama should be one of the must see Japanese places... And not only because here you can visit the tallest building from Japan, the spectacular the ... »
Read more » 51 comments 24 Apr 2012: Miyajima Beauty - Pagoda and Senjokaku
Renowned for its spectacular Itsukushima Shrine, whose Otorii is one of Japan's symbols, the Miyajima Island is a place full of beautiful sights, that deserves to be thoroughly explored... Very ... »
Read more » 51 comments 23 Apr 2012: Japanese Sento Art, Mount Fuji
Many Japanese sentō baths have painted walls, with various motifs, especially landscapes. However, not any landscape can be selected as a sentō decoration... only those that bring good ... »
Read more » 48 comments 22 Apr 2012: Traditional Japanese clothing - Fundoshi
Visiting Japan, one thing you'll notice everywhere are people wearing traditional clothing. Ladies in stylish kimono and girls in colorful yukata are common sight on the streets of the city, while ... »
Read more » 39 comments 21 Apr 2012: A glimpse of old Japan, Tsukishima streets
Visiting Japan, you will be fascinated by many attractions, but you will certainly want to experience even a glimpse of the old Japan... And fortunately, there are quite a few places where you can do ... »
Read more » 47 comments 20 Apr 2012: Tallest Clock Tower in the World, night view
One of the best known skyscrapers in Tokyo is the NTT DoCoMo Yoyogi Building, the building ranked 3rd place in the top of Tokyo's tallest skyscrapers. But this building also holds a world record: ... »
Read more » 71 comments 19 Apr 2012: Karamon, gate with Dragons and Legends
Many of the temples built by the Tokugawa family were built with gates adorned with karahafu roofs, called karamon gates. Like their name indicates,(kara means "noble" or "elegant" and mon means ... »
Read more » 65 comments 18 Apr 2012: Spectacular Japanese landscape from Chuo line
Three months ago I was telling you about my trip on the Chūō Line that offered me the chance to capture a perfect view of Mount Fuji. Actually, the whole trip to Matsumoto was full of ... »
Read more » 49 comments 17 Apr 2012: Simply beautiful Japanese scenes, Hakone
When I published, 10 days ago, the photo titled Simply beautiful in Meiji Jingu, I thought it would be a one time only type of article. But there are a lot of "simply beautiful" places in Japan and ... »
Read more » 73 comments 16 Apr 2012: Searching for the Tengu, Izuna Gongen-do
Tengu are supernatural creatures from the Japanese traditional mythology, said to live in some of Japan's sacred mountains. Tradition says that they are messengers of gods, punishing the villains and ... »
Read more » 39 comments 15 Apr 2012: Popular Japanese treats, Ringo Ame
Candied fruits and especially candied apples, ringo ame 「りんご飴」 in Japanese, are a very popular treat in Japan, you will always find at least one ringo ame ... »
Read more » 32 comments 14 Apr 2012: Nagoya Castle, the Wall of Swords
Besides its imposing, 5-storey main donjon, the Nagoya Castle also features a closely located, smaller donjon (just 2-storey tall), connected with the main tower with a roofless corridor visible in ... »
Read more » 58 comments 13 Apr 2012: Buying Souvenirs in Kyoto
Right from my first visit to Japan, I was surprised and delighted by the quantity and variety of souvenirs you can buy in Japan. Practically in any commercial area you can find something interesting, ... »
Read more » 46 comments 12 Apr 2012: Old Japanese stories, Haunted Jizo
Since Jizo is one of the most loved and popular deities, Jizo statues are a common sighting in Japan. But among them, there are a few really special statues, like the one from the Shogin-ji Temple in ... »
Read more » 73 comments 11 Apr 2012: Snapshooting Tokyo Sky Tree
With only six weeks until the grand opening of Tokyo Sky Tree (on May 22), I noticed on the Internet a growing interest in this new symbol of Tokyo, which is now the tallest self supporting tower and ... »
Read more » 50 comments 10 Apr 2012: Tokyo Architecture, Riverside Yomiuri Building
On the shores of the Sumida river, close to Kiyosu Bridge, you will notice a slightly unusual building, shaped like a giant square archway: the Riverside Yomiuri Building.Finished in 1994, ... »
Read more » 39 comments 09 Apr 2012: Japanese spiritual architecture, Yashamon Gate
The complex of temples and shrines from Nikko constitutes one of the most representative places of Japanese spiritual architecture and a testimony of Tokugawa family's power. Several dozens of ... »
Read more » 47 comments 08 Apr 2012: Roppongi Hills Arena wide-angle and some musings on photography
As you know, I love photographing buildings and architecture. But many times during my first trips to Japan, I visited beautiful architectural complexes without being able to take the photos I ... »
Read more » 46 comments 07 Apr 2012: The torii that survived the atomic bomb
After you visit the Hiroshima Castle, you can also visit the Gokoku Shrine, located right on the castle grounds. In 1945, when the atomic blast struck Hiroshima, the Gokoku Shrine was located less ... »
Read more » 56 comments 06 Apr 2012: Simply beautiful in Meiji Jingu
Ever since I started this series, 30 months ago, I always selected the photos to convey the spirit of the places or the feeling I got at the time. And I wanted to include some explanations about the ... »
Read more » 54 comments 05 Apr 2012: Japanese traditions - Fujin, The God of Wind
An old Buddhist legend tells the story of two demons who once opposed Buddha. One of them is Raijin, the Japanese god of thunder and lightning, while the other is Fujin, the Japanese god of wind. The ... »
Read more » 69 comments 04 Apr 2012: Okayama Koraku-en, Japanese garden panoramic view
Okayama Koraku-en is one of the most beautiful strolling gardens from Japan and I loved it because of its wide spaces. The garden's elements are spaced from each other, so on a green meadow you will ... »
Read more » 69 comments 03 Apr 2012: Defining Images of Japan - Torii
I was recently asked by a friend to select a defining image of Japan. My first thought was that this is a difficult question to answer - Japan is such a complex country, with a unique culture, with ... »
Read more » 45 comments 02 Apr 2012: Japanese traditions - the origin of Kappabashi
Kappabashi is an old street from Asakusa, which once was connecting the two important local temples, the Senso-ji and the Kan'ei-ji from Ueno. Today, Kappabashi is famous for its stores specialized ... »
Read more » 54 comments 01 Apr 2012: Japanese architecture, Castle style bookstore
There are many types of travelers, some like exploring wild areas, mountains or natural reservations, others enjoy exploring the gastronomy, or the fashion, etc.
I am a "city explorer" and one of my ... »
Read more » 65 comments 31 Mar 2012: Visiting Japan, Omiya Hachiman Shrine
If you're looking for a typical Japanese experience, but something a little less common that the usual must see in Japan list, and if you enjoy exploring the Japanese spirituality, you may like a day ... »
Read more » 47 comments 30 Mar 2012: Harajuku Station Long Exposure Night Photo
I like taking long exposure photos and when the area is in perpetual motion, taking such a photo is quite challenging. Basically, you never know what will happen and how the picture will turn out... ... »
Read more » 55 comments 29 Mar 2012: Kaguraden at Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto
A stage like this, a kaguraden, can be found only in the most important, large and old Shinto shrines. They are used for kagura dances, a type of Shinto rituals performed by shrine maidens (miko). ... »
Read more » 77 comments 28 Mar 2012: Japanese traditions - Raijin, the Thunder God
Visiting Japanese temples, eventually you will wonder who are the characters represented so often by larger-than-life sculptures placed inside many temple gates... One of them is Raijin, the Japanese ... »
Read more » 68 comments 27 Mar 2012: The charm of Ikebukuro
Right on the place where I was standing when I took this photo, 30 years ago was located the infamous Sugamo Prison, built during the 1920s for political prisoners... But the whole neighborhood ... »
Read more » 53 comments 26 Mar 2012: Tokyo Tocho travel tip
I was writing in 2010 that after visiting Tokyo for 4 years in a row, strolling through Nishi-Shinjuku was one of my favorite activities. Now, after 2 years and 4 more visits to Tokyo, I have to say ... »
Read more » 63 comments 25 Mar 2012: Yume-Kyobashi Castle Road and a travel tip
There are many areas in Japan where you can experience the traditional Japan, streets "conserved" to look like in the old times. But besides them, there are also streets especially rebuilt to look ... »
Read more » 46 comments 24 Mar 2012: The story of Yogodo Hall
The story says that in 628, on March 18, two men fishing in the Sumida river caught in their net a statue of Bodhisattva Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy. Realizing the importance of the statue, the head ... »
Read more » 42 comments 23 Mar 2012: Japanese mascots - Hiko-nyan, Hikone Castle's samurai cat
Cats are very popular in Japan... and obviously, the cat mascots are also very popular. Meet Hiko-nyan, the Hikone Castle's mascot, the most famous and the cutest samurai cat! His name is a ... »
Read more » 72 comments 22 Mar 2012: Japanese traditions - Mikoshi parade
Traveling through Japan, you may encounter, especially around Shinto shrines, large groups of people gathered around teams carrying on their shoulders a heavy, lavishly ornate palanquin, a mikoshi. ... »
Read more » 83 comments 21 Mar 2012: Rainy day at Kan'ei-ji
The Kan'ei-ji Temple from Ueno, Tokyo, was established in 1625, during the Kan-ei Era, hence its name. At its peak, with more than 30 buildings, the temple was covering a vast area, the entire zone ... »
Read more » 52 comments 20 Mar 2012: Colors of Shinjuku
To me, Tokyo is a city that gives a feeling of optimism... it makes me cheerful and eager to explore. And since I returned to Tokyo multiple times over a period of 6 years, I can tell that this is ... »
Read more » 68 comments 19 Mar 2012: Tokyo Architecture - Fune no Kagakukan, the ship shaped building
When you're going towards Odaiba, crossing the Rainbow Bridge, on the right side you will see, beyond the Fuji TV building, a large white ship. From that distance, the only detail indicating that it ... »
Read more » 63 comments 18 Mar 2012: Yakatabune parking at Yanagibashi
Close to Ryōgokubashi, the bridge crossing the Sumida River near the Edo-Tokyo Museum and the Ryōgoku Kokugikan sumo stadium, in Taitō (on the west side of the river), there is a small ... »
Read more » 60 comments 17 Mar 2012: Thousand origami cranes at Fushimi Inari Taisha
In Japan, the crane is an important symbol of longevity and there is a folkloric belief that the crane lives 1000 years. That was the base of the tradition saying that the crane will grant a wish of ... »
Read more » 60 comments 16 Mar 2012: Tokyo Bay Area night view
One of my recurrent objectives during the summer trips to Tokyo was to take night photos in the Tokyo Bay Area. I searched for and I found a few great spots for night photography, but my favorite ... »
Read more » 81 comments 15 Mar 2012: Ichimatsu, Japanese dolls of gratitude
There are many Japanese traditional dolls, made from all kind of materials and with different degrees of stylization, but only a few of them are known outside Japan. There is one particular type ... »
Read more » 81 comments 14 Mar 2012: Japanese Seismic Design, Chiba Port Tower
The population of the Chiba Prefecture reached 5 millions in 1983 and, to celebrate this event, the Chiba Port Tower was inaugurated 3 years later.
The tower is a splendid "needle" covered in ... »
Read more » 54 comments 13 Mar 2012: Daruma dolls and a travel tip
I wrote before about Daruma dolls, the good luck charms representing, in a very stylized form, Bodhidharma, the legendary founder of Zen Buddhism. The legend says that Bodhidharma traveled to ... »
Read more » 62 comments 12 Mar 2012: Shukkeien, Japanese garden panorama
The Shukkeien Garden from Hiroshima is one of the most beautiful circular-tour Japanese gardens I have visited. In the middle of the garden is the Takuei pond, with over 10 decorative islands, like ... »
Read more » 76 comments 11 Mar 2012: Tokyo Memorial Hall, memorial to the earthquake victims
Today we commemorate one year since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the most powerful earthquake in the history of Japan. Today, I think that the most appropriate photo from Japan would be a ... »
Read more » 82 comments 10 Mar 2012: Shopping arcades in Osaka
When I'm in Japan, I don't want to "waste" any moment, not even during bad weather. So, the shopping arcades are always a choice reserved for rainy or freezing days... or for a late evening walk, ... »
Read more » 52 comments 09 Mar 2012: Quiet summer night at Senso-ji Temple
The Senso-ji Temple from Asakusa was the first temple I visited in Japan and I enjoyed it so much that it remained my favorite place. Since then, during every visit to Tokyo, I visit Senso-ji, at ... »
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2200+ FriendFeed subscribers 10 May 2012: Masterpieces of Japanese architecture, Iidabashi Station 
For architecture lovers, Japan offers many "must-see" sights. Besides many well ... »
Read more » 71 comments 03 May 2012: Japanese traditions - Dashi parade, plus a travel tip 
Some of the best Japanese festivals (matsuri) are the dashi parades, ... »
Read more » 85 comments 26 Apr 2012: Japanese castle interior, warriors running passage 
A thought that crossed my mind while visiting several of the Japanese castles ... »
Read more » 77 comments 17 Apr 2012: Simply beautiful Japanese scenes, Hakone 
When I published, 10 days ago, the photo titled Simply beautiful in Meiji ... »
Read more » 73 comments 29 Mar 2012: Kaguraden at Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto 
A stage like this, a kaguraden, can be found only in the most important, large ... »
Read more » 77 comments 23 Mar 2012: Japanese mascots - Hiko-nyan, Hikone Castle's samurai cat 
Cats are very popular in Japan... and obviously, the cat mascots are also very ... »
Read more » 72 comments 16 Mar 2012: Tokyo Bay Area night view 
One of my recurrent objectives during the summer trips to Tokyo was to take ... »
Read more » 81 comments 12 Mar 2012: Shukkeien, Japanese garden panorama 
The Shukkeien Garden from Hiroshima is one of the most beautiful circular-tour ... »
Read more » 76 comments 09 Mar 2012: Quiet summer night at Senso-ji Temple 
The Senso-ji Temple from Asakusa was the first temple I visited in Japan and I ... »
Read more » 80 comments 05 Mar 2012: Matsumoto Castle's red bridge panorama 
Matsumoto Castle, the main attraction of Matsumoto city, is a hirajiro - a ... »
Read more » 74 comments 03 Mar 2012: Hina Matsuri Dolls and a travel tip 
Today in Japan takes place one of my favorite celebrations, Hina Matsuri - the ... »
Read more » 85 comments 01 Mar 2012: The daily Japan photo is returning - Okayama Castle before the storm 
Dear friends, Today, after a hiatus of more than two weeks, I'm restarting ... »
Read more » 227 comments 06 Feb 2012: Japanese superlatives, Totekiko, the smallest Japanese Zen rock garden 
Generally, the Japanese Zen gardens are small, covering just dozens of square ... »
Read more » 89 comments 02 Feb 2012: Yokohama Cosmo Clock 21 blue color night view 
One of my favorite subjects for long exposure night time photography is the ... »
Read more » 86 comments 19 Dec 2011: Japanese Customs and Traditions - Christmas in Japan 
Since the number of Christians in Japan is relatively low (under 1%), the ... »
Read more » 189 comments 16 Dec 2011: 50 Original Japanese Christmas Songs 
Being an "imported" holiday, the Christmas in Japan is a commercial event, not ... »
Read more » 213 comments 12 Dec 2011: Where to travel in Japan? 7 Must See Tokyo Christmas Illuminations 
If you like Christmas illuminations, Tokyo is a must see. There are so many ... »
Read more » 117 comments 23 Nov 2011: Two Years of Daily Japan Photos, Top 12 Readers Choice 
The time has come to celebrate the second anniversary of the daily Japan Photo ... »
Read more » 116 comments 21 Jul 2011: Tokyo Steampunk, Hayao Miyazaki's NI-TELE Really BIG Clock 
The term Steampunk was coined in April 1987 by the American writer Kevin Wayne ... »
Read more » 150 comments 27 Jun 2011: Akihabara Maids, Let's Uchimizu! 
In the old times, before the air conditioning, the Japanese people developed ... »
Read more » 85 comments 15 Apr 2011: It's Sakura time! 
I won't have time this year to properly enjoy Sakura, but I cannot let the ... »
Read more » 98 comments 27 Mar 2011: How to Help Japan's Earthquake and Tsunami Survivors by giving to Japanese Organizations 
The following article is part of the Blog for Japan event, initiated by my ... »
Read more » 87 comments 16 Mar 2011: Miso, a Radiation Treatment? 
Because of the recent unfortunate events, the radiation becomes more and more a ... »
Read more » 80 comments 26 Jan 2011: 12 Views of Rainbow Bridge 
Crossing Tokyo Bay and connecting the Odaiba artificial island to the ... »
Read more » 48 comments 22 Nov 2010: One Year of Daily Japan Photos... Top 10 Visitors Choice 
Exactly one year ago, on November 23rd, I started the Daily Japan Photo series. ... »
Read more » 64 comments 24 Oct 2010: 30 Must Have Souvenirs from Japan... and some Travel Tips 
Did ever happened to you to be in a foreign country, to wish to bring home some ... »
Read more » 189 comments 18 Oct 2010: Tokyo After Dark 
When it comes to Tokyo, we are used to see night photos filled with light. ... »
Read more » 55 comments 29 Sep 2010: Kidai Shoran - A Glimpse of Life in Japan 200 years ago 
Passing through the Tokyo Metro Mitsukoshimae Station, you may notice a huge ... »
Read more » 46 comments 13 Sep 2010: 7 Views of Tokyo Sky Tree 
It surpassed the height of 400 meters and it is already the tallest ... »
Read more » 68 comments 06 Sep 2010: 12 Views of Tokyo Tower 
Tokyo Tower was the world's tallest steel tower and a symbol of Tokyo for ... »
Read more » 76 comments 20 Jul 2010: Tokyo Sky Tree building site Photo Report 
About 11 months ago, I was writing about the construction of the Tokyo Sky Tree ... »
Read more » 64 comments 24 May 2010: Top 10 Most liked Photos of the Half year 
You probably already know that I like top lists, especially around anniversary ... »
Read more » 73 comments 03 May 2010: Tango no Sekku 
As the Japanese girls have the Hina Matsuri on March 3rd, the Japanese boys ... »
Read more » 57 comments 27 Apr 2010: The Japanese Torii, 20 Amazing Vintage Photos 
Even from the first visit to Japan, I was fascinated with torii, the gates ... »
Read more » 99 comments 22 Apr 2010: A Photo Visit to a Japanese Flea Market 
For me, a visit to the flea market is always an opportunity to see (and ... »
Read more » 49 comments 29 Mar 2010: Harajuku Fashion Photo Essay, Takeshita Dori 
A walk on Takeshita Dori represents a unique experience, even if you're not ... »
Read more » 51 comments 15 Mar 2010: 12 Sakura Manhole Covers 
The main role of the relief drawings from the manhole covers is to prevent ... »
Read more » 117 comments 05 Mar 2010: The Japanese Officer - 30 Years in War Mission 
36 years ago, on March 9 1974, Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda, from the Japanese ... »
Read more » 41 comments 03 Mar 2010: Hina Matsuri: Dolls and Deli 
On March 3rd, Japan celebrates Hina Matsuri ... »
Read more » 62 comments 25 Feb 2010: 20 Japan Top Lists 
Dear friends, welcome to the Japan Blog Matsuri, February 2010 Edition!This ... »
Read more » 72 comments 15 Feb 2010: What to do in Japan? 33 Must See Japanese Scenes 
Japan was and remains a unique place. Whether we talk about traditional ... »
Read more » 131 comments 08 Feb 2010: 26 Beautiful Vintage Photos of Mount Fuji 
Japan's love for Mount Fuji, the most famous place in Japan, remained ... »
Read more » 211 comments 05 Feb 2010: 40 great vintage Geisha Photos 
Today we almost cannot think about traveling somewhere without taking photos, ... »
Read more » 90 comments 29 Jan 2010: Top 6 'Giant Robots' Japanese Attractions 
The "robot anime" (ロボット, robotto) (known ... »
Read more » 90 comments 15 Jan 2010: The Japanese Soldier 
38 years ago, on January 24 1972, two residents from Guam discovered Shoichi ... »
Read more » 43 comments 08 Jan 2010: Japanese Giant Tombs 
From time to time, searching for travel destinations, I stumble across ... »
Read more » 53 comments 15 Dec 2009: 7 Reasons Why Japanese Trains Are Different 
Anyone who experienced the Japanese trains has a story to tell... There are ... »
Read more » 176 comments 08 Dec 2009: A Spiritual Look at the Great Buddha of Kamakura 
The Great Buddha from Kamakura (Daibutsu) represents the Amida Buddha (in ... »
Read more » 78 comments 01 Dec 2009: Top 10 Tokyo Skyscrapers Short Guide 
If we compare the Tokyo's tallest buildings with the skyscrapers from other ... »
Read more » 113 comments 24 Nov 2009: Children's Mikoshi 
For me, a Mikoshi parade is always a source of joy. I participated at several ... »
Read more » 42 comments 15 Nov 2009: Shichi Go San 
Shichi-Go-San ( 七五三 - seven-five-three ) is a festival ... »
Read more » 40 comments 06 Nov 2009: Japanese Yukata Photo Essay 
In Japan, old and new are joined not only in architecture, but also in the ... »
Read more » 57 comments 30 Oct 2009: 12 Bird's Eye View Photos of Yokohama 
I think that the best place to admire Yokohama from high above is from the ... »
Read more » 64 comments 23 Oct 2009: Japanese garden photowalk - Tsurugaoka Hachimangu ponds 
One of the most beautiful places in Kamakura is the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu ... »
Read more » 48 comments 16 Oct 2009: Ema and Lucky Star - From Shinto tradition to Anime 
In the old times in Japan, it was a custom for wealthy families to donate ... »
Read more » 71 comments 09 Oct 2009: The pirate ships from Hakone 
As a child, I was fascinated by adventure books with explorers and pirates ... »
Read more » 39 comments 25 Sep 2009: Akihabara Maids, candid shots in Akiba 
The first maid cafe (メイドカフェ, Meido ... »
Read more » 68 comments 11 Sep 2009: Japanese garden photowalk, Hasedera 
A photowalk through the amazing Japanese garden inside the Hasedera Temple ... »
Read more » 59 comments 02 Sep 2009: Good Bye, Gundam! 
The time has come to say Good Bye to the life-size Gundam statue from Odaiba! ... »
Read more » 59 comments 17 Aug 2009: 30 detailed Gundam photos 
Finally, the time has come to visit Odaiba and, of course, the Gundam. Many ... »
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