Shotengai Magazine
Tokyo vs. Osaka: Which City Suits You Better?
Osaka and Tokyo are the two cities that most people think of when they think of Japan. Tokyo is a giant megapolis, while Osaka has earned an impressive 10th place on...
Tokyo vs. Osaka: Which City Suits You Better?
Osaka and Tokyo are the two cities that most people think of when they think of Japan. Tokyo is a giant megapolis, while Osaka has earned an impressive 10th place on...
Yoshinoyama: The Cherry Blossom Paradise
Yoshinoyama is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in Japanese culture, history, and natural beauty. Whether you visit during cherry blossom season or any other time of year, you're sure...
Yoshinoyama: The Cherry Blossom Paradise
Yoshinoyama is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in Japanese culture, history, and natural beauty. Whether you visit during cherry blossom season or any other time of year, you're sure...
Japanese Scenery (III): Senso-ji Temple
Located in a city of temples, Senso-ji Temple is the oldest one, with a history of over 1300 years. With over 30 million annual visitors, it is the most popular...
Japanese Scenery (III): Senso-ji Temple
Located in a city of temples, Senso-ji Temple is the oldest one, with a history of over 1300 years. With over 30 million annual visitors, it is the most popular...
Japanese Scenery (II): Nara Park
The biggest attraction of Nara Park is the deer. 1,200 semi-wild deer roam the park and nearby mountains. In Nara Park, you can play with the deer and feed them...
Japanese Scenery (II): Nara Park
The biggest attraction of Nara Park is the deer. 1,200 semi-wild deer roam the park and nearby mountains. In Nara Park, you can play with the deer and feed them...
Japanese Scenery (I): Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji (Fujisan) is the biggest and most sacred mountain of Japan. For thousands of years, numerous artwork has depicted its breathtaking beauty. Many shrines and temples were built around...
Japanese Scenery (I): Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji (Fujisan) is the biggest and most sacred mountain of Japan. For thousands of years, numerous artwork has depicted its breathtaking beauty. Many shrines and temples were built around...
The Maneki Neko: Japan's Lucky Cat
If you've ever been to any Chinese/Japanese restaurants and stores, you are no stranger to the small cat statue with a beckoning paw. It is called the maneki neko. It's a...
The Maneki Neko: Japan's Lucky Cat
If you've ever been to any Chinese/Japanese restaurants and stores, you are no stranger to the small cat statue with a beckoning paw. It is called the maneki neko. It's a...