Culture Awaji Bunraku Puppet Theatre Bonson Lam Bunraku’s contribution throughout time, and to modern entertainment, has been recognized by UNESCO, granting it Intangible Cul..
Activities Water Lily Exhibition 2026 Early - Late Jun Shiga's Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden is home to over 150 types of water lilies, and they typically begin to bloom in early..
Culture A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara Featured Satoshi was born in the Chinese year of the Rabbit, a modest animal with very desirable traits. For Satoshi, the 12-yearly cycle..
Food Hilton Osaka Collaborates with Sanrio Kim Bergström Apr 30, 2022 Sanrio fans located near Osaka have a fun event to look forward to starting this May and running all the way until October. Th..
Culture Hourin-ji Temple in Kyoto Peter Sidell In Kyoto in central Japan, Hourin-ji is a charming Buddhist temple, enjoyable for its population of daruma figures, traditional..
Accommodation Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium Peter Sidell Close to the Shijo district of Kyoto in central Japan, this is a modern, comfortable and very well priced hotel.
Culture Funda-In Temple in Kyoto Peter Sidell Close to Fushimi Inari Taisha in Japan's cultural capital of Kyoto, Funda-In is a peaceful Buddhist temple with a centuries-old..
Accommodation Shijo Kawaramachi Onsen Hotel Caleb Cello Take in the panoramic views of Kyoto from an infinity hot spring bath on the rooftop of this unique hotel.