ZOOM JAPAN

The cultivation of this flower took off in the Heian period (794-1185) after being imported from China. From S […][...]

In many ways, this part of the capital is more reminiscent of a provincial town than a district in the country […][...]

Today there are only around twenty geisha left in this district, compared to 600 in the 1930s. This is one of […][...]

Kisami beach is one of the most popular spots for surfers. A source of inspiration for the great MIYAZAkIHayao […][...]

NHK WORLD-JAPAN program Magical Journey Fukushima – A New Leaf, A New Day Walking through Tohoku is […][...]

In Shibuya district, Tokyo, a couple search for a love hotel. In Dogenzaka district alone there are some 300 l […][...]

Explore Tohoku’s beautiful nature and unique history and culture In 1689 Japan’s most famous haiku poet, Matsu […][...]

The town, which has 26,000 inhabitants, is the leading producer of hops in Japan. The small town, which […][...]

The junction of the Tama and Nippara rivers. Two hours from the capital city, lush and stunning country […][...]

Landscape near Nagaoka where the first section of the Joetsu line was opened in 1920. To discover this […][...]