7 The Charm of Takayama City Nicole Bauer Takayama City's charm is overwhelming, especially in the early morning or late afternoon. A short photo story.
7 Evening Mood at Takayama's Temples Nicole Bauer Admiring the wonderful light which the sun created onto the traditional wooden buildings, making them look even more beautifu...
15 The Island Garden & Forest in Osaka Takako Sakamoto The Island Garden-Island Forest is located next to the Westin Hotel Osaka. It feels like you are deep in a real mountain fore...
Accommodation The Westin Osaka Takako Sakamoto A five-star American hotel with heavenly beds, spacious rooms, and great view of Osaka
6 Toukagen Sichuan Restaurant Yui Yamaguchi Normally the oily and spicy flavors of Sichuan cuisine is best enjoyed in a big group, but at Tokagen the kaiseki lunch cours...
9 Culture Sendai's Zuihoden Mausoleum Stefanus Husin Zuihoden is the mausoleum of the first feudal lord of Sendai. Its mausoleums feature rare Momoyama style architecture in a se...
12 Culture Port of Yobuko Tristan Scholze Yobuko, a small fishing town, is famous for seafood, local cruises, the Morning Market and its beautiful harbor.
13 Hydrangeas Path in Kamakura Andre Moreira Have you been to Kamakura? Maybe yes, but have you seen the beauty of its hydrangeas during the rainy season? Don't miss it!
8 Shusekitei in Hōkoku Shrine, Osaka Takako Sakamoto Osaka Castle Park 4 - Shusekitei Garden in Hōkoku Shrine: Stone garden dedicated to Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Designed by famous Ja...
11 Culture Ishiyama Temple in Otsu Cathy Cawood A large, unusual wollastonite rock formation is surrounded by beautiful temple buildings of Ishiyama-dera in Otsu.
