7 Culture Pre-2014 Restoration: Himeji Castle Manish Prabhune Himeji Castle is currently undergoing renovation work (until 2014). In this photo story however, I've captured the castle before..
9 Culture Santa Claus in Kitano Ijinkan, Kobe Manish Prabhune Christmas in Kobe has a major attraction in the historical district of Kitano, where, replicas of Santa Claus are placed on the..
Activities Neko no Jikan: Cat Cafe, Osaka City Georgina Young Japan's first Cat Cafe is called Neko no Jikan in Osaka. The staff speak little English, but luckily this is not a problem..
Nightlife Man in the Moon Irish Pub at Kyoto Bonson Lam An intimate Irish Pub and Sports Bar at the Hachijo-guchi Exit to Kyoto Station, serving Guinness, Kilkenny, Bass Pale Ale, Sapporo,..
Activities My Weekend at Animal Refuge Kansai Jennifer Garcia Volunteering at a local animal shelter for a weekend is a great way to get your animal lover's fix.
Accommodation Kameoka Keburikawa Onsen Bonson Lam Keburikawa is a onsen ryokan west of Kyoto, where you can be yourself, in a gracious yet unpretentious setting, one that whispers..
Food Kiyamachi Shijo Ryoriya Otaya Bonson Lam This worthy addition to the Kyoto dining scene serves simple fare with a contemporary twist. Enjoy a seat at the counter or book..
Accommodation The Sacred Valley of Koyasan Bonnie Waycott The Sacred Valley of Koyasan. A Unesco world heritage site in the Kii Mountain range.