7 Culture Kiyomizu-dera in Autumn Manish Prabhune Spending autumn in Japan's cultural capital is one of the most beautiful memories I have of the Kansai region, and Kiyomizu-dera..
Activities Osaka Museum of Oriental Ceramics Bonson Lam Osaka, the original merchant city of Japan is a natural home for this museum. Founded in 1982, its original collection of Ataka..
8 Food Nishiki Ichiba Fresh Food Markets Bonson Lam Since the 14th century Kyoto-ites have been shopping at the Nishiki Markets for fresh produce for their dinner tables, making it..
Culture Kyoto Seishu Netsuke Art Museum Hal Jones Located in the Mibu district, famous for the special annual Kyogen performances, this is the only museum dedicated to netsuke in..
11 Activities Sakura of Mount Yoshino in Nara Stephanie Marley Mount Yoshino has been known for its blossoms and tradition of mountain worship (shugendo) since antiquity. Shrines, sweeping sakura,..
Culture Nishi-Hongan-ji - Central Kyoto Katherine Moore This large temple is one of a historic pair just north of Kyoto station. Out of the way of the main tourist areas, is a great way..
Culture Daitoku-ji Temple Complex in Kyoto Katherine Moore This large temple complex in North West Kyoto, with its many sub-temples and is a great place to become introduced to the obscure..
Activities Battle At Osaka Castle Armand Vaquer The first sequel to "Godzilla" (1954) features a monster battle at Osaka Castle.