Ako City: Don’t Miss this Seaside Tranquil Escape on the Coast of Hyogo Prefecture Along the coast from Himeji and situated beside the Seto Inland Sea, you’ll find the…
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Just 4 of the Must-See Photographers on Exhibit at Kyotographie 2020 Kyoto is a city which lives and breathes history, culture and art. From the myriad…
The Secret History of Nintendo in Kyoto Nintendo has become a global phenomenon, but it wasn’t always that way. When they entered…
Slipping Back In Time at Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki Street, A Hidden in Heaven Luxurious Inn There is something peculiar about traveling in Kyoto: the more you visit, the more hints…
3 Days in Nara: Explore the Ancient Capital Beyond the Famous Deer Although Nara city – and the prefecture as a whole – is best known for its…
Japan’s Top 6 Regions for Local Sake Anyone visiting Japan (who is of age) should take the chance to sample the local…
Nara’s Newest Guidebook Available Online for Free Ask anyone about what they know about Nara and they’ll most likely come up with…
Travel Japan: Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Nara According to the passages of Kojiki – one of the first written records of Japan –…
A Walk Through Time: A Guide to Five Days on the Nakasendo Way Japan’s diverse countryside and spectacular nature are best witnessed by pulling on a pair of…
Travel Japan: Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto The history of cherry blossom-viewing dates back to middle of 9th century when emperor Saga…
Travel Japan: A Luxury Stay on the Shima Peninsula A secluded onsen ryokan located on a hill overlooking Ago Bay, Basaratei is one of…
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