Culture Ishiyama-dera Ash Ishiyama-dera is a beautiful, peaceful temple Shiga Prefecture.It is said that Murasaki Shikibu, author of The Tale of Genji,...
Shopping Mitsuhama Morning Fish Market JapanTravel Guest Visit the Mitsuhama Morning Fish Market to see how the average Japanese like to buy their seafood. Ehime's answer to Tokyo's ...
Culture The Birthplace of the Akiyama Brothers JapanTravel Guest The birthplace of the military Akiyama brothers Saneyuki and Yoshifuru is easily accessible from Matsuyama Castle. This small...
Culture Yokohama Foreigners' Cemeteries Larry Knipfing A visit to the Yokohama Foreigners’ Cemetery in cherry blossom season is beautiful—a tranquil final resting place for its ete...
Culture Introducing Kumano–“The Land of the Gods” Alena Eckelmann Kumano is situated in the southeastern part of the Kii Peninsula in Wakayama Prefecture. Only a few hours away from Osaka it ...
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 ...
Activities Wi-Fi for Mac Users in Yokohama Tomoko Kamishima Cafes and restaurants which offer free WiFi access through FreeSpot
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...
