Culture Indigo Dyeing Class Bonson Lam Indigo, like sake, is transformed by oxygen and fermentation. Find out how its mysterious hues had captivated generations from Samurai..
7 Accommodation Arima Hot Spring Lily Arima hot spring in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, is one of the top three oldest hot springs in Japan. Its relatively small size, back..
7 Culture Autumn Leaves of Ankoku-ji, Tajima Takako Sakamoto The spectacular view of illuminated autumn leaves (of Japanese enkianthus) captured in picture-frame-like windows at an old temple..
Activities Suma Aqualife Park Makito Kamimaru Suma Aqualife Park is Kobe's most famous aquarium. It began in 1957 and features many themed areas and attractions. The aquarium..
8 Activities Fantasy World of Tajima Takako Sakamoto Photo story introducing Takeda Castle, aka "Castle in the Sky", recently spotlighted in Japan's media and bustling with visitors,..
Accommodation Grand Nikko Awaji Island Resort Bonson Lam Yumebutai is the stage where dreams take place. In ancient times, the indigenous people had the idea of Dreamtime. It is a timeless..
7 Culture Akashi Kaikyo National Park Lily There are many seasonal flowers throughout the year at Akashi Kaikyo National Park on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture. You can see..
6 Culture Meriken Park in Hyogo Lily Meriken Park, a waterfront park created from reclaimed land in Kobe City in 1987, was refurbished in 2017. It features the BE KOBE..