10 Food Izakaya Shiko: Kyoto Karasuma Oike Takako Sakamoto Izakaya 'Shiko' in Karasuma Oike, Kyoto, is one of the best-kept secret places that Kyoto Tourism Ambassador recommends. Cozy...
Culture Pursuing the Trail of Shōji Ueda Jerome Lee Japantravel reporter chases the trail of world-famous Japanese photographer Shōji Ueda through 3 parts: in his hometown of Sa...
14 Culture Strolling around Kyoto Streets Takako Sakamoto I found that just strolling around the streets of Kyoto was such a joy! I didn't know where I was, but it was FUN!
12 Culture Kajikawa's Barbershop and Museum Jerome Lee Kajikawa's Barbershop and Museum is located in Misasa town, Tōhaku district, Tottori prefecture. It is a barbershop-cum-museu...
11 Culture Omihachiman Roof Tile Museum Cathy Cawood Japanese roof tile and roof ornaments displayed in a small but beautiful museum beside Omihachiman Canal.
Culture A Visit to Koyasan: Kongobuji Su Stori Kongobuji on Mount Koya: Headquarters of Shingon Buddhism in Japan, and a truly amazing place
Food Nagahama Ramen Miyoshi Xia Fei Chiew Cultural, lively and full of delicacies, the Sanjo area of Kyoto is truly a wonderful place to stroll. As independent travele...
Culture Nene and Kodaiji Temple, Kyoto Takako Sakamoto After Hideyoshi's death, Nene had Kodaiji Temple built in Kyoto, retiring there as a nun. Not many people know Tokugawa Ieyas...
Culture Hideyoshi's Toyokuni Shrine, Kyoto Takako Sakamoto Toyokuni Shrine, Higashiyama, Kyoto, is where Toyotomi Hideyoshi is enshrined. Closed in 1615 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, it was resu...
Activities Tiny But Beautiful: Enoshima Island Lee Yeayun Visit Enoshima; a tiny but beautiful island with spectacular views and only a short train ride from Tokyo!
