Food La Collina Omi-Hachiman Eriko Fukui La Collina means hill in Italian, giving a clue to the architect’s intentions, with its hill like roof covered by a lush lawn...
14 Tōshijima's Sea Harvest Cathy Cawood Tōshijima is the largest of several islands that lie just offshore in Ise-Shima. The island's history and culture are intimat...
11 Minakuchi Castle Bonson Lam Minakuchi Castle was built in 1634 and is a short drive from the Koka (or Koga) Ninja Village and the Minaguchi Seiyu Shoppin...
Nara: The Ancient Capital Charles Colfer Nara gives the traveler a view into Japanese culture, history and tradition unmatched by any other city, and its natural beau...
9 Shinsaibashi-suji and Dotonbori Charles Colfer Day or night, rain or shine, Shinsaibashi-suji is a perfect destination for anyone traveling Osaka. It's a gregarious atmosph...
7 Kaisen Sakaba Nanayan Cathy Cawood Delicious seafood and a friendly, intimate atmosphere at Kaisen Sakaba Nanayan, a small izakaya-style restaurant in Toba.
Kansai International Improves Services Claire Rieuneau With the sharp increase of foreign tourists arriving from abroad, Kansai International Airport has decided to urgently improv...
Food Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou Cheryl Mui Have your mochi pounded at breakneck speed by champion mochi-making experts before eating it fresh and warm on the spot.
13 Yakushiji, Temple of Medicine Celine Villeneuve Known as the Temple of Medicine, Yakushiji was built around 680 by order of Emperor Tenmu for the recovery of the Empress fro...
Activities Pilgrimage to Yoshimine-dera Bonson Lam Yoshimine Temple is number 20 of the 33 temples in the Saigoku or Kansai Kannon Pilgrimage. Founded in 1029, it remains a hav...
