Area Iga City The Iga-Ueno area is considered the birthplace of the ninja. A trip to Iga, Mie prefecture, provides visitors the chance to learn about the history and customs of the ninja, as well as a host..
Culture Meeting with the Legend Jeanne Austry Do you want to learn more about ninjas ? Iga Ueno is the place to go ! An historical center of ninja clans, you can nowadays discover..
Culture Joe Okada: The Last Samurai Ignatius Koh Joe Okada is Japan's oldest active tour guide. With his samurai gear and katana, he will bring you through Kyoto and let you..
Food Naniwa Tomoare Tad Ichimiya Naniwa Tomoare is known for its duck ranch called Tsumura Honten. The Aigamo meat is tender and tasty, and was given a brand name..
Activities The Azaleas of Mount Katsuragi Guillaume Doré Take a hike to see the Azalea blooms at Mount Katsuragi in the month of May.
Nightlife Minoh Beer Warehouse Guillaume Doré Founded in 1997, Minoh beer is managed by the three Ohshita sisters who make their original beer, winning dozens of awards since..
12 Culture Kiyamachi, Kyoto Italian in Japan (L. Maurizi) Kiyamachi is one of the most popular areas in Kyoto. However, there is much that goes unseen.
Kooky, Lovable, Affordable Japan Scott Brause Measured in fun, Japan is really inexpensive. Exploring on a tight budget, you will find that some of the best things are free.