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..
Food
Purple Sweet Potato Soft-Serve
In Kamakura, there are many shops that sell soft serve ice-cream; "Imo Yoshi" (いも吉館) is one of these quaint little ice-cre..
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
Purple Sweet Potato Soft-Serve
Kanagawa
Momiji Cakes in Miyajima
Hiroshima
Inside the Kamakura Daibutsu
Kanagawa
Tea Ceremony at Taiho-an
Kyoto
Yuba in Arashiyama
Kyoto