11 Kyoto's Poet's House Rakushisha Illaura Rossiter In Japan's former imperial capital Kyoto, Rakushisha is the hermitage of the famous Edo period poet, and disciple of Basho,..
Culture Amazing Hieizan Arlene Bastion Hieizan, the home of the awesome Enryakuji, with its immense, luxurious forests, emanates its own sacred and spiritual feeling...
Culture Muddled in Miidera Arlene Bastion Getting to and around Miidera is a bit puzzling. But persevere. The temples are embedded in verdant forests, and emanate a sense..
Culture Kids Plaza Osaka Kim Bergström Kids Plaza Osaka is described as a museum where children can learn through play. There are a range of interactive exhibits that..
24 Culture A Quiet Evening by Osaka Castle Elena Lisina Arriving late for the museum at Osaka Castle, I instead enjoyed its surroundings, the beautiful sunset and also visited Hokoku Jinja...
Culture Machiya Houses in Imai-Cho Alena Eckelmann White plastered walls, tiled roofs and dark-wood latticed windows, these were the trademarks of the merchant houses in wealthy..
Culture Miyako Odori 2026 Early - Late Apr The Miyako Odori performance in Minamiza theatre in Kyoto hass a long history and involves the best geiko and maiko of Kyoto. The..
Transportation Kobe Port Terminal Guide Luca De Pasquale Kobe Port Terminal is the main cruise ship port for central Japan, located in the heart of Kobe, in Hyogo Prefecture.