Culture Kyoto Shimogamo Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Shimogamo Shrine: God of the legendary "Three-legged Crow"
Culture Shakyo at Kyoto's Unryuin Temple Karen Zheng Being a branch temple of the Sennyu-ji Temple, the Unryuin Temple was commissioned in the late 14th century by Emperor Go-Kogon..
Food Cafe Dublove, Shinjuku Peter Sidell A few minutes from Tokyo's Shinjuku station, Cafe Dublove has reasonably priced drinks, cakes, pizzas and pasta, and a sma..
Culture Wasabi Farm in Summer Akira Matsuo Daio Wasabi Farm is Japan’s largest genuine wasabi farm and also a popular "sightseeing" spot located between Matsumoto and Ha..
Shopping Take a Break: Japanese Rest Stop Jessica A Paje An introduction to a Japanese rest stop, more commonly known as a Service Area located off an expressway. Park your car, take a..
Beauty & Spa Kurama Onsen Karen Zheng Set in an idyllic, mountainous environment, Kurama Onsen is certified by Kyoto City Health and Hygiene Research Center to cont..
Food Orae Lakeside Restaurant Bonson Lam German, Italian and Japanese yoshoku cuisine dominate the menu, with family favorites like croquettes, hamburg patties and ginger..
Nightlife IL Pulcinella Trattoria and Bar Bonson Lam Located between Kyoto and Amanohashidate, the gateway to the Tamba mountains is full of surprises. Just a stone’s throw from t..