When visiting Tokyo, there are five major shrines in which to visit. These shrines... Read More

The main belief system of the Japanese people is called Shintoism.  Shinto is more than... Read More

Sawanoya (Yanaka, Tokyo) is a family-run inn dedicated to helping one relax in a typical... Read More

Setsubun, which literally translates as “seasonal division,” is a traditional event held on the day... Read More

Exploring the Hachimangu Shrine: paying a visit to the incredible Hachimangu shrine to learn not... Read More

The Japanese Tea Ceremony is a traditional practice in which green tea called matcha is... Read More