10 Dual religion at Natadera Cathy Cawood Natadera is home to both Shinto and Buddhism, combining shrine and temple buildings in truly magnificent grounds that include...
8 Ryoanji: Temple of Dragon at Peace Masayoshi Hirose Kyoyochi Pond at Ryoan-ji Temple in Kyoto was once more famous than the internationally renowned 'Rock Garden'.
Food Zunda Saryo Laura Welch From zunda lovers to anyone who's never tried it before, Zunda Saryo has something for everyone who wants a taste of one of S...
Kyoto Gyoen National Park Shozo Fujii The Kyoto Imperial Palace is actually part of Kyoto Gyoen National Park. Behind the Nashinoki Shrine on the east side of Kyot...
Shopping Ohatsu Tenjin Shrine Saskia Gilmour A lover's sanctuary in the Osaka Kita and Umeda area, Ohatsu Tenjin (officially Tsuyuno Tenjinsha), beholds one of Japan's gr...
6 All About Osaka Station City Saskia Gilmour Osaka Station City is more than just a transit center. It is also a popular shopping and dining area, offering some of Osaka'...
11 Trans-Hokkaido Autumn Foliage Chase Masayoshi Hirose Drive through Hokkaido, and enjoy the magnificent autumn foliage here!
Nightlife Udagawa Naru, Shibuya Peter Sidell In Tokyo's lively Shibuya district, Udagawa Naru is a fun, lively dining bar with well priced food and drinks.
Nightlife Ola Tacos-Bar Michelle Montano Ola Tacos-Bar is an authentic Mexican restaurant and bar in the heart of Osaka.
8 Kosanji: Opaline Hill of Hope - 3 Masayoshi Hirose The last of this Kosanji Temple Series: The Hill of Hope (Miraishin no Oka); I didn't expect to find something so European on...
