Culture Sarusawa Pond in Nara Jemma King The Sarusawa Pond was created in 749 and is surrounded by the grounds of the Kofukuji Temple. The five storied pagoda of Kofukuji..
Culture Forest Bathing In Kochi's Temples Arlene Bastion The greenery of Kochi Temples 29-32 are good shinrin yoku, or 'forest bathing'- forest therapy.
Culture Kyoto Craft Museum Nadiah Endarwy Drop by the Kyoto Craft Center and experience making traditional Japanese crafts.
Culture Samurai Studio Tom Roseveare Why not become a samurai on your next visit to Japan? A few blocks from Asakusa's Kaminarimon Gate, visitors can do just that..
Food Heianraku Anne Lauenroth Enjoy delicious Chinese, Japanese and vegetarian food at lovely Heianraku, a cozy restaurant in Takayama.
Culture Exploring Japan's Cat Island Connor Lappin Discovering Cat Island, a small island ruled by felines and exclusively unique to Japan in Miyagi Prefecture.
Food Restaurant Ebisu in Takayama Anne Lauenroth Restaurant Ebisu in Takayama - handmade soba since 1898 in a beautifully preserved building in Takayama's historical merchant..
Shopping Kuromon Market in Osaka Nadiah Endarwy Explore an Osaka market that's famous for variety of products sold. From fish to shoes to printed fabrics, you're sure to..
