ball-like object made of Japanese cedar which is hung by sake brewers outside their brewery in the eaves to inform people that a new brew of sake has been produced.

Lake Towada is the largest caldera lake in Honshu island, Japan. Located on the border between Aomori and Akita prefectures, it lies 400 meters (1,800 ft) above sea level and…

“Maneki Neko” (literally “Beckoning Cat”, “Welcoming Cat, “Lucky Cat, “Money Cat”, or “Fortune Cat”) is a common Japanese figurine (lucky charm, talisman). Maneki-neko is believed to bring good luck to…