• Onsen in Winter
    This beautiful photo is from the Takaragawa Onsen. Enjoying a hot, relaxing soak in the onsen while snow piles up around you is a "must...
  • Taking A Look At The Classical Fighting Art Of Yabusame
    It is a little known fact that before the samurai of ancient Japan incorporated the sword into their martial arts training, the samurai pr...
  • Celebrating the kimono
    BY SHARON SCHLEGEL Special to the Times The kimono, a fashion classic with a fascinating history, is very much alive. Right now, fashion-min...