10 Mochi Museum at Okage Yokocho Cathy Cawood Mochi-kaido Monogatari is a small, free museum on Oharaimachi Okage Yokocho devoted to the history of traditional Japanese swe..
Culture Gio-ji Temple, Kyoto: Part 4 of 4 Justin Velgus A small wooden statue of Giou-ji is enshrined in the main hall. Statues with black-colored eyes are works of the Kamakura period...
13 Cherry Blossoms at Keage Incline Cathy Cawood This historic spot at the Kyoto end of Biwako canal is absolutely beautiful when the cherry blossoms are blooming.
11 Garden of Yin and Yang and Sakura Takako Sakamoto Taizo-in, one of the temples of Myoshinji Temple Complex in Kyoto, has a magnificent weeping cherry tree cascading over the Garden..
Activities Nara City Celine Villeneuve Visit Nara, ancient capital and combination of history and nature.
Culture Sake Experience at Kafu Mandy Bartok Learn all about the ins and outs of Nihonshu (Japanese wine) at one of the sake experiences at Kafu in Kyoto.
Activities Kyotographie Christie Petrakopoulou Kyotographie International Photography Festival is a photographic event presented annually in Kyoto during the height of the s..
Accommodation Matsumae Ryokan Celine Villeneuve Enjoy one night under the sign of Japanese hospitality in Matsumae Ryokan, in Nara City.