Activities Asuka, Ancient Capital of Japan Celine Villeneuve Discovery of an authentic Japan in Asuka, the former cultural center of Japan in 6th century.
9 Tower of the Sun and Plum Blossoms Takako Sakamoto 'Tower of the Sun' pops into my mind whenever I think of Expo Commemoration Park. On every visit, I can't help taking..
Food Takonotetsu Pizza Ball House Umeda Bonson Lam Make your own takoyaki in the back streets of Osaka. Like some pizzerias, it has some of the more unusual toppings on the market,..
Activities Totsukawa, Nara Celine Villeneuve Enjoy the regenerative hot springs and mystical forests of Totsukawa.
9 Isetan's Ichibakouji, Kyoto Station Ellery Smith On the ninth floor of Kyoto’s Isetan department store is Ichibakouji, a convenient izakaya. Those who want to enjoy a meal bef..
10 Kyoto's Ryoan-ji Temple Ellery Smith At the foot of Kinugasayama is the famed Ryoan-ji temple with its rock garden, Bojotei-en. Ryoan-ji is designated as a UNESCO ..
15 The Cherry Blossoms of Kyoto Victoria Simkovic There must obviously be a reason why everyone is so obsessed with Kyoto and its pink trees—this city looks absolutely breathta..
Culture Festival of the Great Target Nicole Tee Oh-mato Taikai (Festival of the Great Target), held in conjunction with the Coming of Age Ceremony. An annual event at Sanjūsa..