Culture Tea Harvest in Kumano Alena Eckelmann Living in a village near Hongu on the the Kumano Kodo trail, I have watched my neighbors pick tea leaves from the tea bushes ...
Culture Eifuku-ji Temple, Osaka Gary Luscombe Eifuku-ji is a little known temple hidden in the countryside of eastern Osaka. This often overlooked temple holds the mausole...
Culture Indigo Dyeing Class Bonson Lam Indigo, like sake, is transformed by oxygen and fermentation. Find out how its mysterious hues had captivated generations fro...
Planning Autumn in Kyoto Serena Ogawa Ever wonder what the best time to visit Kyoto is? Wonder no more! Autumn is upon us and with it comes Kyoto's loveliest season.
Culture Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair 2026 Serena Ogawa The Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair (KYO-MAF) is an annual event that showcases the talent in the animation and graphi...
Activities Virgin Forest in Hyakkenzan Gorge Alena Eckelmann Hyakkenzan Gorge in the south of the Kii Peninsula is not only a scenic place with many waterfalls but there is also a virgin...
7 Accommodation Arima Hot Spring Lily Arima hot spring in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, is one of the top three oldest hot springs in Japan. Its relatively small size, b...
7 Culture Hikone Castle in Shiga Lily Hikone Castle in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, is a very famous original castle tower. It is registered as a National Treasu...
6 Culture Ise-ji Road of the Kumano Kodo Lily The “Kumano Kodo” pilgrimage road, located in Owase city, Mie prefecture, had been used by many people since the Edo Period. ...
Culture Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple Gary Luscombe Chogosonshi-ji, commonly known as Shigisan, is a mountain temple in Nara Prefecture dedicated to the God of War. The history ...
