Shopping Daishodo Rare Books and Art Prints Bonson Lam Add some art to your day at this small, cozy gallery filled with books and artwork from the Taisho and Showa eras.
Beauty & Spa Three Days in Kyoto & Shiga (day 1) Joe Peters This article describes day one of three spent in Kyoto and includes some sites and lodging information, such as the Biwako Hanakaido..
14 Culture Three Days in Kyoto Joe Peters If you only have two or three days in Kyoto, journey with me to Fushimi Inari, Nishiki Markets, Nijo Castle and some Kabuki
7 Culture The Weeping Cherry of Kiyamachi Bonson Lam Kiyamachi is Pontocho's little known sister. Quiet and unassuming, this charming walkway by the canal is perfect for first time..
Food Kyoto Oikedori Suishin Restaurant Bonson Lam Journey through the A to Y of mainstream Japanese cooking at this local eatery moments from Kyoto Manga Museum. A great place for..
12 Culture Saito Goma Fire Ceremony in Hongu Alena Eckelmann Yamabushi perform a fire ceremony at the Kumano Hongu Taisha Spring Festival in April each year
Culture Kurama Temple Alena Eckelmann Kurama Temple, a tale of mountain goblins, samurai and a Reiki Master
Food Ittetsu Ramen Benjamin Stock A mom & pop ramen shop, one of the best in Himeji, that only uses organic vegetables.