8 Culture Nara Prefectural Government Office John Carter Nara is a beautiful little town that’s as popular for its deer as it is for its many historical sights. Visiting such a place...
Activities Osaka Peace Centre John Carter Located just to the south of Osaka castle and accessible by subway, the centre is situated in a tranquil area notable for its...
6 Shopping Ogaki Shoten Karasuma Oike Kyoto Bonson Lam The Ogaki Shoten Book, Magazine and Stationery Store has been a Kyoto Institution since 1942, with over 10 branches in this c...
7 Activities Nakanoshima Island John Carter Located in the Kita-ku area of the city, the 3 km island divides the Kyu-yodo River into the Tosabori and Dojima rivers.
Food Holly's Cafe Karin Wu When you’re in the Kansai area and need a quick coffee break, look for Holly’s Café. It’s a café chain that is located specif...
Food Iyemon Salon Cafe Karasuma Sanjo Bonson Lam Wanting a light meal, but somewhere more upmarket than a small booth at a 1970’s kissaten? The Iyemon Salon Café is a tea hou...
Food Kyoto Ramen Koji Hoyee Tse Ramen is definitely one of my must have dishes in Japan. I love noodles and how the Japanese use their many years of experien...
Culture The Okazaki District of Kyoto Hoyee Tse In the Okazaki area of Kyoto, you will find all you need to learn about Japan's life and style.
Culture Kiyomizu at Dawn John Carter Nihon or Nippon translated literally means “the sun’s origin” though Land of the Rising Sun is a phrase that is commonly know...
