Culture Introducing Kumano–“The Land of the Gods” Alena Eckelmann Kumano is situated in the southeastern part of the Kii Peninsula in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. People have been worshiping r...
Culture Yodogawa Fireworks Festival Jeannie Gan Firework viewing, called hanabi in Japanese, at Yodogawa River is a real crowd pleaser. One of top ten ways to spend your sum...
Culture Kimono Experience JapanTravel Guest Matsuyama has several shops where visitors can try on kimono and yukata, and wear them all day for a reasonable fee. Why not ...
Culture Osaka Castle Park Jeannie Gan Osaka Castle Park surrounds a majestic 16th century castle, perfect spot for you to have a glimpse of the greener side of Osaka
Culture Satsuki and Mei's Totoro House Chris Glenn "Satsuki and Mei's House" is a life-sized recreation of the house from acclaimed Japanese director Miyazaki Hayao’s famous an...
Culture Koshoji Temple Chris Glenn Built in 1686, Koshoji Temple is one of Nagoya’s most impressive Buddhist sites, and best kept secrets.
Culture Matsusaka Castle Ruins Chris Glenn A trip to Matsusaka wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the impressive remains of the castle and it’s famed samurai barra...
Culture Maruyama Senmaida Chris Glenn Senmaida means “One Thousand Rice Paddies”, but there are over 1,300 terraced paddies of all shapes & sizes cut into the hill...
