Food
Momiji Cakes in Miyajima
In regards to cuisine and local foods, Miyajima Island is most famous for its "Momiji" flavored and decorated desserts.
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..
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..
Culture
Tea Ceremony at Taiho-an
In the southern outskirts of Kyoto lies the beautiful city of Uji. Uji is famous for its matcha green tea, and Uji City's Taiho-an..
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
Momiji Cakes in Miyajima
Hiroshima
Purple Sweet Potato Soft-Serve
Kanagawa
Tea Ceremony at Taiho-an
Kyoto
Soup Stock Tokyo
Tokyo
Inside the Kamakura Daibutsu
Kanagawa
Toji Temple Market
Kyoto