?????????There are two areas in Kyoto known for antiques: Teramachi (north of Nijo, south of Marutamachi) and Shinmonzen. Both areas are perfect for window shopping and, naturally, shopping.Teramachi, Kyoto\'s newest antique center, is more... -

????Ono no Komachi, known for her beauty, poetry and madness, lived in the middle of the ninth century and served as a lady-in-waiting in the Heian court.Ono no Komachi poem at ZuishininDespite her legendary beauty and obvious passions, she never... -

Hyakunin Isshu, Poem 20wabinurebaima hata onajiNaniwa narumi o tsukushite moawamu to zo omou????????????????????????????In dire distress, our reputation tossed about like a channel buoy at Naniwa -as it doesn\'t make a difference anymore, I... -

?????Japan?s Newest Technology Innovation: Priest Delivery -

Kyushu has a host of superb spots for autumn leaves, and these spots are usually quieter than in Tokyo or Kyoto. We have include some in or near the main cities, but also a few that require a short train or bus ride. Be sure to check the... -

??As the number of foreign tourists increases in Kyoto, quite a few residents of the ancient capital are developing their traditional machiya properties into guest houses advertised on Airbnb and hotel booking sites.Guest House Kioto602-8319... -

-

??Mizuhiki (binding twine or paper cord decorations) were first developed and used in Kyoto in the Heian period (794-1185). They were originally used as a kind of hair decoration for members of the imperial family and court. Later in the Muromachi... -

Boutique Japan is hiring a brilliant, experienced, and highly motivated Sales Ninja. If you have experience designing bespoke trips for savvy world travelers in a comparable sales position, you may be the perfect fit for our globally-distributed... -

Karan koron, karan koron, this is the Japanese sound of someone walking down the street in geta, or traditional wooden clogs. For the Japanese this is a nostalgic sound, that conjures up images of people wearing yukata (informal cotton kimono) and... -

Omurice is a family favourite all over Japan, and has spread to become popular in countries such as Korea and Taiwan. It’s a funny example of western inspired Japanese cuisine, being an omelette (omu) covering flavoured rice (raisu)! It may... -

?????Opposition Figure?s Rise Could Pave Way for Female Leaders in Japan -

??????Sun Set Cafe, gay bar in Nagoya.Oh no! You?re looking for a gay night out on the town in Nagoya and (gasp!) you can?t figure out what to do! There?s good news and bad news: The bad news is that there is almost nothing to speak of in the way of... -

According to research by WHO on life expectancy in advanced nations, the average life of a Japanese citizen is a leisurely 83.7 years (80.5 for males, and a healthy 86.8 for females). In fact, Japan is the No. 1 country for longevity (followed by... -

???? ?? Yuta Takahata is a 23-year-old Japanese actor who has appeared already in a couple of movies (L [2016] and Okaasan no Ki [2015], albeit in very minor roles) and several TV dramas and TV movies. He is becoming a well-known face on TV, and... -

On my fingers do I count the meadows flowers of the fall, and find their number is seven in all.Bush clover, eulalia, arrowroot, pinks, patrinia, agueweed, and bellflower?these they call the seven flowers of the fall.Manyoshu (7th century,... -

??????????There are about 900,000 people of Korean descent living in Japan, less than a third of whom are naturalized Japanese citizens. The Japanese Korean People\'s Unification Alliance (Zainichi Kankoku Minshu Toitsu Rengo (??????????) is a... -

?????In the Land of the Robot, Androids Are on the March -

??????An elegant corner of Szechwan Restaurant Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan.Szechwan Restaurant Akasaka has been serving Szechwan cuisine in Tokyo since 1970, and is famous as being the first restaurant to introduce Szechwan cuisine to Japan. The current... -