Travel through the nostalgic ambience
Niigata Prefecture, Japan’s top producer of rice, is often characterized by stretches of terraced fields and rustic countryside scenery. Nevertheless, the old street of Niigata is also worth visiting for its amazingly nostalgic atmosphere...
Snow, dogs and uniqueness in North – Tohoku
I’m sure. If I say Akita, you immediately think about the white and orange dog Hachiko.
And you think right. Akita Prefecture is the hometown of this type of dog and of course, Hachi,...
A short winter trip to Akita – seeing, doing, tasting the best of the...
The snow-covered Akita prefecture in the north of Japan is known for several things, and in February, I headed out there to experience the best it has to offer. Invited by the local Akitainu...
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Hundred-year-old tea shop making its presence in Omotesando
Kaneju Farm, a centur y old Japanese tea legacy of Shizuoka’s Makinohara City, is popular with tea lovers for growing...
Nishitama, Okutama : A Trip Into Tokyo’s Untapped Forests
Forests in Tokyo? Impossible – you might think, but it’s very possible. Two hours west of Shinjuku, lies the Nishitama area, part of greater Tokyo. Now, to many Tokyo residents, Nishitama is nothing special...
Bathing Culture in Japan – WAttention Special
A nice hot bath is universally enjoyed and communal bathing has been a cultural element in various times and places in history. People have enjoyed bathing together in Ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, the...
Why I Love Sento: Interview with Stephanie Crohin
This is a love story of sorts, it truly is. Stephanie Crohin was invited by friends to experience a Japanese public bath or 'sento' one day, took the offer and was charmed by the...
Bathing Culture: Mysteries of Sento: Q and A
Mysteries of Sento
Japanese public bath or sento has been and still is big part of Japanese culture. However, many of those new to Japan are hesitant to visit sento because they don't feel they...
Bathing Culture: Sento Keywords
A lot of the items in a Japanese public bathhouse or sento have very specific names that are usually left untranslated. Instead of translation, they are best understood through explanations. Below, we delve into...
Bathing Culture: The History of Sento
Beginnings of Sento
A lot of people from various cultures have felt that bathing cleans more than just their bodies; there is also a feeling of cleansing your mind and soul. This is no coincidence,...
