11 Culture Tenryu-ji Temple, Kyoto Carrie Jacobs Tenryu-ji temple in Kyoto, an aspicious beginning to spring. Enjoy depth of color and texture on the temple grounds. Sakura blossoms,..
13 Culture Kamakura Enshrined in Red Ink Carrie Jacobs Gosyuin, a hand drawn and red ink stamp, is a beautiful and unique way to document your visit to a temple or shrine.
Culture Zama Sunflower Festival 2024 Mid Aug Zama's Sunflower Festival in July & August boasts 550,000 blooms. Flowers, music & a range of Sunflower products.
Food Bar Stretto di Mano Carrie Jacobs Set back from the street with large windows and soft lighting, my curiosity was piqued when I stopped to peer in the windows of..
Culture Zama's Hidden Gem - Yatoyama Park Carrie Jacobs If what your after is bird songs, blossoms and mountain views then spend a day in Zama Yatoyama Park (an ecology reserve).
9 Culture Kyoto's Sagano Bamboo Forest Carrie Jacobs The Sagano Bamboo Forest sits next to Tenryu-ji temple in the attractive area of Arashiyama. It is a worthwhile departure from temple..
12 Shopping Yamato Station Antique Market Carrie Jacobs Yamato Station Antique Market. Over 200 vendors sell Japanese ceramics, art, kimonos, kokeshi (vintage dolls), instruments, jewlery,..
Nightlife BankART Gallery 1929 Yokohama Carrie Jacobs A partnership between BankART and the Yokohama Municipal Government meant to revitalize the historic bay area