Culture Osaka Tenmangu Shrine Saskia Gilmour Osaka Tenmangu, or 'Tenjisan' as it's known by the locals, is the most famous of all the tenjin/tenmangu shrines throughout..
Culture Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri 2026 Mid Sep The Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri is the largest, if not greatest, danjiri matsuri (float festival) in Japan. Celebrating 300 year..
10 Yasaka Shrine in Twilight Hours Saskia Gilmour As the sun sets into the west, Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto's Gion district becomes enshrouded in mystery and magic. A must-see ..
Food Kita-Senju's Kisoba Kashiwaya Saskia Gilmour Kita-Senju's Kisoba Kashiwaya serves some of Japan's most authentic Japanese cuisine, specializing in soba, tempura, a..
Shopping Maeda Craft Factory Shop Saskia Gilmour Made in Nakazakicho, Maeda Craft celebrates three generations of Japanese wood-working skills and innovation. Maeda Craft has..
7 The Cats of Fushimi Inari Taisha Saskia Gilmour Tourists flock in thousands to Fushimi Inari Taisha each year, vying to get a glimpse of the iconic orange 'torii' gat..
Culture Art Space Yosuga Saskia Gilmour Art Space Yosuga (Art space 寄す処) is an artists' residency, gallery and cafe/bar located 15 minutes walk from JR Kyoto S..
Shopping Necodan Cat-themed Gift Store Saskia Gilmour Necodan is gift store specialising in only cat-themed items moments from Kita Senju Station just north of Tokyo. It is a joy for..