Kobe Travel Tips: Discover the City’s History, Fashion, Cuisine & Nature As one of the ports open to international visitors – along with Hakodate, Nagasaki, Yokohama,…
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Kyoto by the Sea: Discover the Origins of Japan’s Cultural Traditions The marks of history cut deep in the Tango Peninsula of northern Kyoto Prefecture. Dubbed…
Secret Kyoto: A Guide to the Area’s Countryside and Lesser Known Attractions Travelers flock to Kyoto for the temples, shrines, and geisha – all certainly must-see cultural points – but few tourists realize that there ’s…
Pokapoka Farm-inn: Fresh Air and Produce in Rural Kyoto Prefecture As Cat Stevens plays on the radio, Kampei Kushida leans over the rustic wood table…
Yojiya Cafe Ginkakuji: Enjoy Coffee in an Old Machiya at Kyoto’s Silver Pavilion Boasting over 100 years in business, Yojiya has become almost synonymous to Japanese visitors to…
Soothe Your Soul with the Beauty of Kyoto’s Hosenin Temple Hosenin is a temple in Ohara district in Kyoto that holds many mysteries and delights…
The Dorm Hostel Osaka: Heaven for Bibliophilic Budget Travelers You’ll find The Dorm Hostel Osaka smack dab in the…
Meet, Speak and Play with Maiko Entertainers in Kyoto Maiko, or apprentice geisha, are professional entertainers who attend to…
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Herbis Plaza: The Best Spot for Luxury Dining and Shopping in Osaka Your guide to Herbis Plaza and Herbis Plaza ENT –…
24 Hours in Nara: A Self-Guided Tour to Explore the City in One Day Plenty of people have heard of the city of Nara,…
