11 Culture Kyoto Enri-an Hermitage Tomoko Kamishima Although Kyoto's Arashiyama district is a famous sightseeing area today, it was rustic countryside 700 years ago. The lite..
Activities Shoki Figures in Kyoto Shozo Fujii Step back in time and discover the story behind these figurines guarding the homes of Kyoto. Shoki and other roof statues are ..
10 Culture Kyoto Nanzen-ji’s Hojo Garden Tomoko Kamishima Autumn comes to Nanzen-ji Temple in late November. The beauty of the colorful leaves took my breath away. The head priests of Nanzen-ji..
Activities Animal Refuge Kansai Featured Founded in 1990 by Elizabeth Oliver, ARK is the main organisation for the welfare of animals in Japan but it has taken some time..
Accommodation Chion-in Wajun-kaikun Hotel Hoyee Tse Chionin Wajun-kaikun is in a peaceful area of Kyoto where you can find rest and relaxation for your body and mind.
Accommodation Kyoto Plaza Hotel Hoyee Tse The streets of Toji are like the Shitamachi of Kyoto. It is only 6 minutes from the Glass Tower of Kyoto Station, but it is like..
Activities Kyoto Koetsu-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Devotees of Japanese traditional tea ceremony are almost always persons of refined taste. Koetsu-ji Temple and its seven teaho..
Activities Osaka Natural History Museum John Carter Awaken the child or dinosaur inside at the Osaka Natural History Museum. From Spider Crabs to Blue Whales, there is something for..