Culture Exploring Himeji Castle Ben Humphreys The most visited castle in Japan, Himeji Castle, nicknamed the “White Heron” has been standing proudly on top of a hill calle...
Transportation Doi Private Taxi & English Guide Bonson Lam With more than 20 years’ experience guiding Presidents to Movie Stars, Mr Doi's English speaking private taxi guides opens do...
Shopping Uji Byodoin Omotesando Steve Leavett-Brown Stroll back in time in this street filled with the aroma of roasted tea and wooden merchant houses
Culture Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto Bonson Lam Home of the Aoi Matsuri or the Hollyhock Leaf Crest Festival, which blossomed throughout Japan when the Tale of Genji was wri...
Activities Whisky Tour between Osaka and Kyoto Stacy Kurokawa Break from Osaka's sights and Kyoto's temples and shrines to tour a distillery nestled against Tenno Mountain where the sprin...
Activities Nara University Museum Jim Swan Nara University Museum: A small gem a bit off the main track
Culture Nara Centennial Hall Jim Swan Two great concert halls under one roof, presenting a wide range of Japanese entertainers, a short walk from JR Nara station
Transportation The Osaka Train Network Ash Travellers new to Japan find themselves mystified by the complicated Osaka public transport system - even the ones who've bee...
