Culture Wisteria Season in Nara Jaime Wong Wisteria viewing during Golden Week holidays in May, in the quiet city of Nara.
Culture Kansai Helicopter Tours Japan Travel Kansai by helicopter is a unique and thrilling experience that provides an aerial perspective of Japan's rural countryside. T...
20 Culture Majestic Nara Shushma R Nara is a historcal city packed with mesmerising sights, friendly people and a rich heritage.
13 Activities Ninja Training at the Akame 48 Waterfalls Geoff Day The Akame ravine, in Mie Prefecture, is the historical training ground of Iga style Ninja where even today courses are offere...
Culture Setsubun Mantoro 2025 Jessica Lin At the Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara, more than 3,000 lanterns in the precincts are lit up.
Culture Sarusawa Pond in Nara Jemma King The Sarusawa Pond was created in 749 and is surrounded by the grounds of the Kofukuji Temple. The five storied pagoda of Kofu...
Culture Yamayaki Festival 2025 Japan Travel For over 250 years, people have gathered at the base of Mt. Wakakusa in Nara on the fourth Saturday in January to watch the m...
Culture Big Buddha's Legacy in Nara Andrea Hinojosa Throughout many centuries, a pair of eyes have taken care of Nara. They belong to Big Buddha (Daibutsu), the biggest bronze B...
20 Culture Souvenirs from Japan Elena Lisina Souvenirs from Japan that show different aspects of Japanese culture
Food Kurokawa Honke in Nara Cordelia Ding During the summer season, at Kurokawa Honke (黒川本家), located in Nara city, many dishes with arrowroot incorporated, like t...