Koryo-cho in Nara has been the top manufacturer of socks for many years, with nearly 40 percent of domestic production. Superior skills and qualities have greatly contributed to its development as a local specialty. Why Koryo-cho became a top...
The “Shugendo,” is a unique Japanese religion established in ancient times as a form of mountain worship. “Shu” represents ascetic practices and “gen” signifies realization. Practitioners engage in rigorous training in seclusion within the...
Japan saw its first picture book hotel, EHON HOTEL, open two weeks ago. This hotel is designed from a child’s perspective. Unlike a typical hotel for rest, EHON HOTEL is made for children to read, play and enjoy, while the parents have amenities...
The ancient capital of Nara has long been adored for its temples and shrines, but perhaps even more so for the wild deer that roam free throughout the city. After it was discovered last year that deer were dying from having eaten tourists’...