Culture
Toji Temple Market
Held once every month at Toji Temple, is the famous Toji Temple Market. Toji Temple is located one station away from Kyoto Station..
Culture
Omikuji at Senso-ji Temple
Omikuji are written fortunes offered at shrines and temples in Japan. Usually, omikuji require a small offering ( ¥100 usually..
Culture
A Half Day Trip to Uji
If you're short on time, sightseeing in Uji can be limited to about half a day, as it is only about a thirty-minute train ride..
Culture
Inside the Kamakura Daibutsu
Are you planning to visit Kamakura as a side trip from Tokyo? If so, it must mean that you will visit the Daibutsu, or the Great..
Food
Étoile Café in Okayama
Étoile café and restaurant is located in a residential neighborhood of Okayama city in the Okayama prefecture. A good dining l..
Culture
The Miyajima Fireworks Experience
The Miyajima Fireworks Show, also known as the "Miyajima-on-the-sea-Fireworks Display," is an annual show and festival that takes..
Planning
Living in Fushimi - Part Two
Living in Kyoto for a longer time (more than one month, and less than three months - the duration of a traveler/temporary visitor's..
Food
Momiji Cakes in Miyajima
In regards to cuisine and local foods, Miyajima Island is most famous for its "Momiji" flavored and decorated desserts.
Gallery
Toji Temple Market
Kyoto
A Half Day Trip to Uji
Kyoto
Inside the Kamakura Daibutsu
Kanagawa
Momiji Cakes in Miyajima
Hiroshima
Tea Ceremony at Taiho-an
Kyoto
Yuba in Arashiyama
Kyoto
