10 Taizo-in Zen Garden, Kyoto Illaura Rossiter The Taizo-in Zen Garden at Myoshin Temple in Kyoto are known for their beautiful Yin and Yang rock gardens as well as their stunning..
9 Culture The Happy Fisherman at Kamo River Joseph Bautista Photo story of a fisherman on the Kamo river in Kyoto.
Culture Living Japanese History in Hikone Kenny King Hin Choi A city full of history and traditions, Hikone's well-preserved castle and festivals are attractive to tourists who like to dive..
Area Matsusaka Matsusaka City, based in central Mie prefecture, is located just a few hours south of Nagoya and Kyoto, on the Kii peninsula. For those looking to escape the well-trodden tourist trail, a de..
Planning Living in Fushimi - Part Two Cordelia Ding Living in Kyoto for a longer time (more than one month, and less than three months - the duration of a traveler/temporary visitor's..
Food Nobori Okonomiyaki Restaurant Cordelia Ding Visiting the Kansai region and wanting to try one of the signature dishes of Western Japan, “Okonomiyaki?” Or, have you alread..
Planning Free Wi-Fi at Kyoto Cordelia Ding Struggling with no cell service and data in Japan? Traveling in Kyoto, and finding it more challenging to scour around for free..
Culture Living in Fushimi - Part One Cordelia Ding Living in Kyoto for a longer time (more than one month, and less than three months - the duration of a traveler/temporary visitor's..