Culture The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine Justin Velgus The Kasuga Shrine has its own place in Japanese history, but to the average traveler is it hard to ignore the 3000 plus lante...
Culture Roujiya Cooking and Culture Class Bonson Lam Learn about Japanese culture and cuisine in this Japanese sushi making class at a merchants house near Nijo Castle in Kyoto
Shopping Miki Hardware Festival Benjamin Stock The Miki Hardware Festival combines the fun of a fall festival with one of the biggest displays of Japanese-made tools in the...
Accommodation Guesthouse Kazami in Ise City Dan Traylor Ise Guesthouse Kazami offers more than just the cheapest bed in town
Accommodation Khaosan Kyoto Guesthouse Bonson Lam Meet students and visitors from Japan and six continents in this modern yet comfortable hostel in downtown Kyoto
Activities Kameoka Sagano Scenic Romance Train Bonson Lam Take an open air ride through the mountains west of Kyoto and take in the forested ravines and rapids
Culture The Tale of Genji Museum in Uji Anonymous Fans of Murasaki Shikibu’s famous novel ‘The Tale of Genji’ should visit Uji’s excellent museum and immerse themselves in the...
Beauty & Spa Kinosaki Hot Springs Ben Humphreys The idea of ambling around sans attire in front of friends or family might make you a tad nervous, but it's a very small bump...
Shopping Takashimaya Department Store Bonson Lam Takashimaya is a repository of traditional and modern Kyoto art and design. Bringing luxury to your home and everyday life, i...
Food Yakitori Ayamuya Barry Louie Away from the neon lights of Namba and just moments from the office towers of Umeda, on a quiet street in Osaka’s Fukushima D...
