12 Culture Kusanagi-jinja Peter Sidell understood the picture correctly, which is launched dramatically at an annual festival
Transportation Transportation in Kyoto Cordelia Ding locations for the Keihan Line are located in Gion (Gion-Shijo Station) and Sanjo... (Sanjo Station).
Culture Matto Furusato-kan in Ishikawa Peter Sidell toys, ornaments and beautiful hina dolls used for the annual girls' festival
Culture Cherry Blossoms, Animals and the Edge of the Earth Elena Lisina Hanami are held everywhere and wherever I went I tried some festival treats... I loved the festive spirit of hanami with its people picnicking beneath
Culture Lighting Up Yokohama's Past Emi Takahata Avenue Cooperative Association holds annual events: Yokohama Gaslight Festival... Bashamichi Festival (October 31 - November 3) celebrates the port's
13 Yagizaki Park Beside Lake Kawaguchi Cathy Cawood Even if you miss the Kawaguchiko Herb Festival, Yagizaki Park is a lovely spot for a picnic beside Lake Kawaguchi.
Food 10 Unique Starbucks in Japan Tom Roseveare Starbucks Kyoto Sanjo Ohashi One of two stores worth noting... in Kyoto, the store here at Sanjo boasts elegant decking overlooking the
Food 5 Afternoon Teas to Enjoy This Summer Kim Bergström Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes an array of festivals, fireworks, and food!