Shintō Shrine Basics　What to know before you go—from shrine architecture to how to pray

Chakaiseki and the Art of Hospitality

A Fondness for Flowers – Enjoying Japan’s Flowers through the Seasons. Part 2: Daffodil, Butterbur, Wintersweet, Daphne, Rapeseed.

A Fondness for Flowers – Enjoying Japan’s Flowers through the Seasons. Part 3: Sakura – Cherry Blossom

A Fondness for Flowers – Enjoying Japan’s Flowers through the Seasons. Part 1: Ume – The Japanese Plum.

Edo Castle—Power and Authority on Display

The Hokkaido Dog. Hunting Dog of the Icy North. Close-Up on the Japanese Dog ③

Close-Up on the Japanese Dog ②. The Kai Dog – Lord of the Mountains

Close-Up on the Japanese Dog ①. The Shiba Inu - Primordial Grace

Kamon – Family Crests. The Aristocratic Mark of Pedigree Adopted by Commoners.

Shōchū 101 – A Primer for Beginners and Fans Alike

World Heritage in Japan. Raihō-shin – Ritual Visits of Deities in Masks and Costumes

Going Dam Viewing? Introducing Japan’s Hydroelectric Power Stations.

What Exactly Is the Henro? Shikoku’s 88 Temple Pilgrimage

The roots of Japanese travel, the Kumano Pilgrimage. Why did so many people head for Kumano?

World Class Plant Breeders. The Edo Period Gardening Craze

The Japanese House: The Basic Elements of Traditional Japanese Residential Architecture.