Japan

Traditional Music The traditional music of Japan actually started in Nara and Heian Periods. They existed in the form of Buddhist chanting, Shomyo and Gagaku which was... keep reading →

As soon as I set foot in Sagano's bamboo forest, I knew I would write about it. I'm certainly not the first, nor will I be the last, but I must, because it's are true sight... keep reading →

Welcome to Osaka! It's a big city full of fun, adventure and awesome shopping! But if you're new to Osaka or just visiting for a couple of days, it's tough to know where to... keep reading →

Nikko in Tochigi prefecture is known for temples and shrines, but also for being surrounded by many stunning waterfalls. keep reading →

A month ago, the Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun published an article warning Japanese people against a very strong earthquake (even strength of 7 on the Richter scale)... keep reading →

There are so many varieties of accommodations available in Japan. Apart from typical Japanese and western style hotel, there is some unconventional form of accommodation also... keep reading →

Japanese originally used Chinese characters with their own ones to have their language. The Chinese characters used to write the word Manga actually means Whimsical drawings.... keep reading →

Akihabara in Tokyo is famous for being the epicenter of Otaku Culture the world over. It's got everything from discount electronics, anime and manga shops, massive arcades... keep reading →

Books of Interest Tales of Fantasy and Fact by Brander Matthews Books for Libraries Press Freeport, New York, 1969. ISBN: 8369-3160-2 (Out of Print) Japanese Ghosts and... keep reading →

Unlike many cities, Tokyo doesn't really have a city centre as such. Instead there are a number of different districts, each with their own distinct identities. One of my... keep reading →