11 Small Shrines inside Hōkoku Shrine Takako Sakamoto Osaka Castle Park 3 - Small shrines inside Hōkoku Shrine: There are small, pretty shrines inside Hōkoku Shrine, one of which i..
10 Gion Matsuri in Photos: Part 2 Hugo Kempeneer Yamaboko Junko: A Pictorial Overview of the famous Gion Matsuri in Kyoto, Part 2!
13 Fresh Beauty at Chishaku-in Temple Larry Knipfing When I saw the torii gate at Chishaku-in Temple, I didn't have high expectations - it seemed too new and abstract. I was happily..
15 Osaka City Museum Building Takako Sakamoto Osaka Castle Park 1 - Osaka City Museum Building: This western-style building has a curious history. It was first headquarters of..
15 Ultimate Guide to Osaka Castle: 11 Takako Sakamoto Osaka Castle 11: The Sakuramon gate, huge stones, well curb to the empty moat. Don't miss the huge stone that's called 'Takoishi',..
Food Kokusei Satei Cafe Bonson Lam Rokusei Satei is an institution amongst the food temples of Kyoto. Many aficionados rave about this place, being the just about..
10 The Beauty of Kurama - 3 Larry Knipfing After Kurama, hike to Kibune, a lovely resort area. It's not difficult, but you should NOT attempt it in high-heels, like ..
12 The Beauty of Kurama - 2 Larry Knipfing Kurama Temple: a famous power spot. The temple's guardian protectors are fearsome, and the water-font dragon is one of the most..