Travel Guide
Plum Blossom Season: Festivals and More!
Among the many flowers which bloom in Japan, one of the most loved is the ume or plum blossoms, whose appearanc...
Little Kyoto towns in Kyushu
There are a lot of places nicknamed "Little Kyoto" throughout Japan. They are so called because they convey the atmosphere of Ky...
Hina Matsuri: Brightening The Early Days of Spring
The history of Hina Matsuri can be traced back to the imperial court of the Heian Period, when a ceremony praying for the sound ...