Activities A Tomb with a View Robert Grey Those interested in Japanese culture and history may be familiar with kofun, the ancient burial mounds found all over the country...
Culture Meiji Shrine's Votive Tablets Komal Khiani They are called ema and they are small wooden tablets used by worshippers to write down their prayers or wishes. The tablets are..
Culture Pursuing the Trail of Shōji Ueda Jerome Lee Japantravel reporter chases the trail of world-famous Japanese photographer Shōji Ueda through 3 parts: in his hometown of Sak..
Culture A Visit to Koyasan: Kongobuji Su Stori Kongobuji on Mount Koya: Headquarters of Shingon Buddhism in Japan, and a truly amazing place
Food Nagahama Ramen Miyoshi Xia Fei Chiew Cultural, lively and full of delicacies, the Sanjo area of Kyoto is truly a wonderful place to stroll. As independent travelers,..
Culture Nene and Kodaiji Temple, Kyoto Takako Sakamoto After Hideyoshi's death, Nene had Kodaiji Temple built in Kyoto, retiring there as a nun. Not many people know Tokugawa Ie..
Culture Hideyoshi's Toyokuni Shrine, Kyoto Takako Sakamoto Toyokuni Shrine, Higashiyama, Kyoto, is where Toyotomi Hideyoshi is enshrined. Closed in 1615 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, it was resurrected..
Activities Tiny But Beautiful: Enoshima Island Rachel Chang Visit Enoshima; a tiny but beautiful island with spectacular views and only a short train ride from Tokyo!