Japan's beauty is drawing overwhelming crowds. Popular destinations including Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka, and even Nara and Kanazawa are experiencing unprecedented overtourism. Fortunately for travelers, ...
TAKACHIHO, Miyazaki: The annual ritual of Iwato Nage was held at Amano Iwato Shrine in the town of Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture, on Dec. 22. The shrine is dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, Japan’s sun ...
Western admirers of Japanese aesthetic are keeping afloat tatami craftsmen in Japan, where modernity and maintenance requirements are driving down interest in this artisanal form of flooring. From ...
This traditional thatched-roof farmhouse at the eastern edge of Nara prefecture was restored for use as an inn. Like many minka, the main house is the centerpiece of a farmstead nestled against the ...
Korean skincare is currently trending as they give us glowing and fresh effects. The secret behind it lies in its gentle, nourishing ingredients that give the skin a natural glow. Currently, a "Korean ...
SHOPPING: Want a salon-quality blowout, without paying the hefty salon prices? Well, with the ANSWR Volumewave Heated Brush, that is very much possible. This innovative heated brush has sold out five ...