7 Osaka's Koyoshi Sushi Karen Zheng Somewhere in downtown Osaka, Umeda, the 50-year old Koyoshi serves excellent sushi that would literally make one’s tastebuds s..
13 The Shirakawa flowing through Gion Cathy Cawood Kyoto's Shirakawa flows through beautiful and historic Gion, past willow trees and old wooden machiaya, before emptying into..
Shopping Kyoto Knife Market Aritsugu Justin Velgus A chef is inseparable from his or her knife. In order for a chef's vision to become reality, only a knife which cuts with precision..
Dotonbori at Night Kaitlynn Scannell Dōtonbori is one of the must-sees in Osaka. Although the space is wonderful during the day it is truly a sight at night with t..
8 Culture Tenryu-ji Temple in Summer Stefanus Husin One of the attractions in Arashiyama is Tenryu-ji Temple and it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage. In summer, you will see the..
9 Fushimi Inari in the Evening Stefanus Husin Fushimi Inari Taisha, an icon of Kyoto, is affectionately known as the temple with a thousand torii gates. As you venture up, ..
Activities Higashiyama Walk in Summer Stefanus Husin A walk through Higashiyama district one summer evening
11 Shoren-in Temple Stefanus Husin Shoren-in Temple is a short distance away from Chion-in Temple and it is a temple that most people will skip when they are in a..