9 Culture Ishiyamadera's Muyu-en Pond Garden Cathy Cawood Muyu-en, a beautiful Japanese pond garden at Ishiyamadera in Otsu, has koi ponds, red bridges and a small waterfall.
12 Culture Daiho-in Garden Larry Knipfing Daiho-in Temple Garden in May: The sound of water dripping out of bamboo into a small moss covered fountain blended with a bird's..
Food Tea House Lipton in Sanjo Alexandra Dorovici Did you know that Lipton tea brand had its own Tea House in Kyoto? Tea House Lipton opened in 1930 to promote Lipton tea along..
15 Activities The Deer of Nara Park Alexandra Dorovici Looking for a relaxing yet fun activity in Nara? Have a walk with one of the thousand deer in Nara Park!
Culture Kiddyland at Kishiwada Bonson Lam The La Park Kispa is just off the main road between Osaka and Kansai Airport/ Wakayama and 3 mins walk from Haruki Station. With..
6 Culture A Springtime Wedding in Kyoto Bonson Lam May is a wonderful time in Kyoto. The days are warm and the skies are blue, and after the festivities of the cherry viewing or hanami..
12 Culture Quiet and Tranquil Kurodani Temple Larry Knipfing Kurodani Temple is not on the 'Recommended List' of guide books. It's on mine! It doesn't try to impress you, and..
22 Culture Aoi Matsuri in Kyoto: 2014 Report Hugo Kempeneer In the Aoi Matsuri, ladies dressed in the ceremonial court robes and men in traditional costumes ride on ox carriages decorated..