8 The View from Great Akashi Bridge Takako Sakamoto The view from 300 meters high on top of Great Akashi Strait Bridge far exceeded my expectations. It was just wonderful!
8 Dream Lens Takako Sakamoto A wonderful future can be seen through the stone monument, 'Dream Lens' at Hyogo Prefectural Maiko Park in Kobe.
15 Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine Hannah Sy The Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrines, being the most famous of all Sumiyoshi Shrines. It boasts a unique..
12 Spring at Daigoji Cathy Cawood World Heritage temple Daigoji in Kyoto has a reputation for beautiful cherry blossoms in spring, and there are many cherry trees..
A Day in the Life of Gion Roxanne L W Gion is the must see district of Kyoto, made famous by novels like "Memoirs of a Geisha". At night time you will find the place..
8 Autumn Colors at Hase Pond in Kobe Takako Sakamoto Gorgeous autumn foliage of 'Kobe Municipal Arboretum' at the foot of Mount Rokko, Kobe.
9 Kyoto Arashiyama Lantern Street Takako Sakamoto Kyoto's mysterious 'Bamboo Grove of Sagano' illuminated in the dark.
10 Kyoto's Cafe Opal Sandra Isaka Located in a renovated 80 year old traditional Japanese home, the Cafe Opal is a unique cafe with friendly owners, great music..