Most of the time when people consider a trip to Japan, they think of crowding. Western media is very fond of showing Tokyo in all its splendor. This could include credit streets crowded stores, and always the overcrowded trains. In truth the concept of crowding is most common in the largest cities not unlike the [...]
Planning a trip to Japan does not just involve packing your suitcase and booking your flight. It also means learning the basic Japanese customs. After all, Japan is a country with a very rich and interesting culture. Indeed, to enjoy your vacation better, you’ll want to keep these basic customs in mind.
Bowing is one of [...]
One of the most beautiful East Asian countries in the world is Japan, with her numerous attractions and natural sights that includes volcanic mountains, parks, gardens, lakes and scenic islands. They provide both an urban charm and natural seductiveness, and nothing illustrates this best than the parks in Japan. There are many that are tucked [...]
“We may simply have lost our appreciation of hand-crafted goods.” Igarashi san has been making chochin paper lanterns in his little shop for his entire life. His pop too, and his grandfatherand great grandfather and even great, great grandfather. The tools & hardware that surround him today, in reality, have outlasted his ancestors, their wooden [...]
