Culture The Kurama - Kibune Trail Nicola Smith Hiking through the Kurama mountains in Kyoto with a visit to Kurama and Kibune town
Area Ise The city of Ise (pronounced e-say) is located at the eastern end of the Kii peninsula in Mie prefecture. It is filled with shrines and monuments from over 2000 years ago. In the Ise area is Futamiura..
Shopping Kishiwada’s Treasure Chests Alena Eckelmann The number one reason to venture to Kishiwada is its Danjiri Matsuri. Less known is the fact that Kishiwada and Haruki are also..
Culture Nanki Shirahama's Sandanbeki Cave Sandra Isaka Sandanbeki Cave is close to Wakayama's famous Shirahama Beach, at the bottom of a beautiful cliff-side view point. Visitors..
Food It's All about Tofu at Tousuiro Anne Lauenroth It's all about tofu at Tousuiro restaurant in Kyoto, with branches in Gion and Kiyamachi, overlooking the Kamogawa.
Food Saika Cafe and Gallery Miyama Bonson Lam Take off your shoes at Saika Cafe and relax on the veranda or one of the tatami or straw matted rooms, decorated simply with a..
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 offered to..
Food Kishiwada Land's Coffee House Bonson Lam Debonair waiters sport Brylcreemed hair, starched white shirts and bow ties, while the waitresses wear full length aprons and ..