Lost in Southern Higashiyama Cathy Cawood Exploring by bicycle in the back streets on the lower slopes of the Higashiyama Hills in Kyoto reveals many pretty autumn sce...
Culture HITOHATA X Senju Dance Company Special Performance 2026 Kim Bergström Tickets are now on sale for a striking new performance coming to Osaka in February 2026, as digital art collective HITOHATA t...
Culture The Weeping Cherry of Kiyamachi Bonson Lam Kiyamachi is Pontocho's little known sister. Quiet and unassuming, this charming walkway by the canal is perfect for first ti...
Accommodation Hotel Cube in Central Nara [Closed] John Carter Japan’s ability to seamlessly mix tradition and modernity is evident all over the country and can be a decisive factor in cho...
Activities Mt. Ikoma on the Nara Osaka Border Bryan Baier Mt. Ikoma is a great outing for anyone in Osaka, Nara or Kyoto. Panoramic views of the Kansai area, clear mountain air, an am...
Lush Verdure of Ohara Sanzen-in Takako Sakamoto Let's look back at yourself in a sanctuary of lush green, and learn the sublime teaching of Saicho in fresh air!
Fantastic Hashigui Rocks: Wakayama Takako Sakamoto See the fantastic 'Hashigui Rocks' in Kushimoto, Wakayama, the southernmost town of Honshu Island. The coastal view along Kus...
Beyond Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Takako Sakamoto There are other temples inside the premises of Byodo-in Temple Complex in Uji City in Kyoto. Don't forget to visit them when ...
Cherry Blossom Evenings in Kyoto Cathy Cawood Spring is lovely in Kyoto. In the evening the Takase River and Niomon-dori are great places to enjoy the cherry blossoms.
Cherry Trees at Kokawadera Temple Takako Sakamoto I walked on a pathway lined with blooming cherry trees to Kokawadera Temple feeling the soft breeze caressing my cheek.
The Beauty of Kurama - 3 Larry Knipfing After Kurama, hike to Kibune, a lovely resort area. It's not difficult, but you should NOT attempt it in high-heels, like one...
Food Sweets and Green Tea at Yojiya Cafe Suwannee Payne The Yojiya Café at Ginkakuji is one you must visit in Kyoto to enjoy the atmosphere and try their array of drinks and sweets.
Culture Kiyomizudera: International Hangout Larry Knipfing Kiyomizudera, Kyoto: What a surprise and pleasure. Many of the visitors that day (in late December) were not Japanese, and th...
