Eco-friendly Traditional Houses in Kyoto
Kyoto is known for its high temperature and humid summers. Today, people use air-conditioning to cool their homes and make it through the hot season of the [...]
Japanese Schools
Schools differ greatly from country and culture, and Japanese schools are no exception. Japanese schools are split into three academic levels; elementary school, junior high school, and [...]
Japanese Architecture, Tokyo Sky Tree & Gojyu-no-Tou
The architecture of historical Japanese buildings, including temples, shrines, and residential houses, is pact with centuries worth of knowledge. From finding the most durable materials to figuring [...]
Going to Meiji Shrine
The famous shrine, Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu), is located in the heart of Tokyo. Right next to Harajuku station, is the grounds of the shrine. It spreads [...]
A Typical Japanese Winter
The climate and weather of winter differs across Japan. Depending on the geometry and the latitude of where you are, some prefectures have snow, whereas others are [...]
Living Side-by-Side with Nature: Shirakawa-Go
Shirakawa-Go, a small village in Gifu prefecture, was designated as a World Heritage in 1995 for its beautiful scenery and historical architecture. Its most significant feature is [...]