Culture Matsusaka Castle Ruins Chris Glenn A trip to Matsusaka wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the impressive remains of the castle and it’s famed samurai barra...
Culture Shinobazu Pond In Ueno Park Michael Kaplan Shinobazu Pond sits in the middle of Ueno Park. This large pond has a circumference of two kilometers and is home to many bir...
9 Culture Ueno Park - Sakura Season Susan Tumanon I often see Ueno Park on Japanese TV whenever cherry blossom season approches. I decided to see what the buzz was all about.
12 Activities Gion Shirakawa at Night in Spring Larry Knipfing Take your time and stroll along the Shirakawa River, enjoying the cherry trees in full bloom. The entire Gion district is lit...
11 Culture Fukui: Asuwa Shrine in Mt. Asuwa Takako Sakamoto Asuwa Shrine is located halfway up Mt. Asuwa, a 10-minute climb from Atagozaka (Atago hill). The 26th Emperor, Keitai, built ...
9 Culture Fun at Odawara Castle Larry Knipfing Odawara is a rather sleepy town in Kanagawa except for its castle, which is beautiful in the spring around cherry blossom sea...
13 Culture Delights of Kiyomizudera Temple 2 Larry Knipfing I visited Kiyomizudera in the early morning on a day in early April and found a lot to enjoy: The views (of course!), the che...
Culture Hyogo Top 10 Attractions Charlotte Griffiths Hyogo prefecture, often described as Japan in miniature, has a little bit of everything to offer. From food and view points, ...
Activities Kyoto Tenryu-ji’s Hojo Garden Tomoko Kamishima In Kyoto's Arashiyama, the landscape of cherry blossoms and autumn leaves are very special, although this district attracts p...
Food Tazawako Mountain Harvest Cafe Bonson Lam This lakeside cafe specializes in sansai or wild greens with set courses from 1350 yen, all presented simply on white plates....
