6 Teppo-machi Samurai District Mandy Bartok Teppo-machi, the samurai district of Shimabara, showcases several old samurai mansions that are open to the public.
11 Jozenji in Kyoto Cathy Cawood This temple in Northern Kyoto is home to one of the Kyoto Rokujizo (six jizo) that are the focus of a yearly pilgrimage in August...
10 Autumn in Akita Pratiwi Last October, I had a chance to visit Akita Prefecture. Prefecture Akita is located in the Tōhoku region of northern Honshu; t..
16 Autumn at Goryo Shrine in Kyoto Cathy Cawood Pretty shrine in Northern Kyoto with beautiful autumn leaves, a small monthly flea market, and an intriguing statue of 5 small children..
6 Nomura Samurai House's Garden Mandy Bartok The Nomura House in the Nagamachi Samurai District is a stellar example of Edo-era architecture and boasts a small but beautiful..
6 Shigure-tei Teahouse Mandy Bartok Shigure-tei teahouse sits within the grounds of Kenroku-en but boasts its own private garden that can be viewed while enjoying..
8 Ikeyama Fountainhead Mandy Bartok Ikeyama Fountainhead hides amongst the grassy highlands of the Mt Aso region
8 Face-Lift for Byodo-in Phoenix Hall Takako Sakamoto Enjoy the beauty of renewed Byodo-in Phoenix Hall in Uji City, Kyoto, after a two-year renovation!