Culture Daikokuji Temple and Tamba Tea Festival 2026 Early Jun Recognized as the region’s top tea-producing area, Tamba Sasayama comes alive in shades of green in late spring, when fresh te..
Culture Akashi Park and Akashi Castle Mari Karahashi Next to the modern port city, Kobe, you can find a century-old park called Akashi Park. It is a perfect spot for hanami (cherr..
Culture Honpukuji – the Water Temple Cathy Cawood Honpukuji: the Water Temple on Awaji Island designed by famous Japanese architect Tadao Ando is a beautiful modern reinterpretation..
Culture Takeda Castle Takeda Castle is a ruined castle in the city of Asago, in the northern part of Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. It is located north of Himeji, and north-wes..
Historical Kitano-cho’s Ijinkan Irma Syahriar Take a walk in Kitano-cho and learn more about the well-preserved historical area.
Culture The History of Sake Fiona Yoshitake A quick look at 2000 years of sake culture and history in Japan.
Culture Meriken Park Meriken Park is a waterfront park located in the port city of Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The park features the Kobe Port Tower, Kobe Maritime Mu..
9 Historical Sasayama Castle Benjamin Stock A few nice shots of the remains of a peaceful, rural castle in Sasayama, Hyogo.