Author: Devon Lord-Moncrief

A stone statue of Hello Kitty.

Hello Kitty: Mascots that Have Shrines in Japan!

Shrines in Japan serve as deeply spiritual locations where people seek guidance and solace daily. Given their importance in Japanese culture, many shrines have embraced modern mascots, including popular characters like Hello Kitty.

Yokohama Chinatown entrance in Kanto.

Kanto Region: Why Should You Visit This Legendary Region?

For those who have visited the Greater Tokyo Area, it’s easy to understand how big Kanto truly is and how much it offers. If a trip to Japan is in your future, the following places are 100% worth your time and must make it on your itinerary!

The Katsura River in Kyoto in the autumn.

Weather in Kyoto: Landscapes in the Fall!

Few places are as wondrous as Kyoto for those seeking the most picture-perfect fall escape. With gorgeous weather and stunning natural beauty, Kyoto should be on any visitor’s to-do list when coming to Japan.

A bunch of different kimono silks on a wooden structure for crafting purposes.

Kimono Crafting: What is the Process?

Japan’s national dress is simple yet elegant. It is ideal for formal or informal occasions. Over the centuries, kimono crafting has undergone several changes regarding its technique.

A sumi-e painting of Queen Himiko.

Himiko: The Amazing Ancient Queen of Japan!

Few figures in Japanese history are as enigmatic as Queen Himiko. She was a woman of mystery who evades concrete description and has befuddled scholars and historians for generations.