12 Kyoto's Katsura Imperial Villa Larry Knipfing Strolling around the elegant Katsura Imperial Villa, it is easy to imagine what it might have been like in Japan hundreds of y..
12 Kyoto's Gosho Hachimangu Shrine Larry Knipfing Not all temples and shrines are big and beautiful. Some are small and poor but still loved by locals. Gosho Hachimangu Shrine is..
12 Yokohama's Most Romantic Spot Is... Larry Knipfing Yokohama's most romantic place to hang out? Definitely Osanbashi Pier. And even if you're alone or with family or friends,..
12 Shopping The To-ji Temple Antiques Market Larry Knipfing In Kyoto? Like hunting for antiques? Then head on over to the market held at To-ji Temple once a month.
12 Culture Keishun-in Garden Larry Knipfing The Keishun-in Temple garden is small and simple; quite lovely in early May. It was nice to sit quietly and soak up the fresh air...
Beauty & Spa AKB48 "Fortune Cookie" 25 Hot Spots Larry Knipfing AKB48 "Fortune Cookie" 25 Hot Spots: Tour Kanagawa Prefecture via Japan's most popular song
10 Activities Stroll the Kamogawa River at Dusk Larry Knipfing The Kamogawa River is a Kyoto landmark. People come here for a stroll in the morning or evening, to enjoy the fresh air, the river,..
13 Culture Delights of Kiyomizudera Temple 2 Larry Knipfing I visited Kiyomizudera in the early morning on a day in early April and found a lot to enjoy: The views (of course!), the cherry..