The origins of Takiginoh, or noh plays held in the open air illuminated by firelight, can be found in rites from Shinto...[ Click to read more ]
Japan is a most beguiling land of ancient wisdom and modern technology. The two beliefs often mingle and sometimes conflict....[ Click to read more ]
October’s cool temperatures and changing fall landscape makes it the perfect month to enjoy the rich history and beautiful natural...[ Click to read more ]
Travel to France and you might well come home with an extensive photographic collection of stained glass cathedral art. Travel...[ Click to read more ]
As summer marches into autumn, the only thing that cant's be stopped other than the rolling of time is the...[ Click to read more ]
In the autumn of 1282 Nichiren, the founder of the branch of Buddhism that now bears his name, plagued by...[ Click to read more ]
SUNMALL… oh where to begin with this gem of a place located right in Hondori, in downtown Hiroshima. SUNMALL is...[ Click to read more ]
Being relocated to a new country can be an amazing experience, though one not without its difficulties. One of the greatest...[ Click to read more ]
As the weather gets cooler, we’re all familiar with wanting something to make us nice and warm both inside and...[ Click to read more ]
The return of oden to convenience stores in around mid-August Japan is a signal that fall is coming, and for many this...[ Click to read more ]