Culture Learning about Omikuji Karen Zheng It is believed that the word ‘pine’ (松, matsu) corresponds with the word... ‘wait’ (待つ, matsu) in Japanese language, hence implying that bad luck
Culture Vanilla Gallery Akane Margarita Ichikawa Owner Tatsumi Naito opened the 29.5-square meter salon in 2003 in order
Activities A Little of Everything: Mount Takao Helen Langford at Takao-san Yakuo-in Yuki-ji, or a bite to eat at the food stalls by Sanjo... The beer garden is a short walk from Sanjo station at the top of the cable
Shopping Yamada Bicycles Kurashiki Kenji Chida My daughter wrote a letter to Santa asking for a bicycle for Christmas
Accommodation Central Hotel Imari Senén Germade Central Hotel Imari, situated next to the JR and Matsuura stations, is a perfect base to visit the popular porcelain towns of Imari, Arita and Karatsu.
Transportation Otsuki Station in Yamanashi Cathy Cawood Fishing The Katsura River that flows under Saruhashi attracts many fishermen
Shopping Orange Village Wooden Toy Shop Tristan Scholze Owner and artist Shinichi Matsuda was born in Hakata in 1953 and says he
Izumo: Japan’s Hidden Heart of Tradition, Nature, a... Thomas Kruse He uses a hirose kasuri technique carefully weaving fabric with century... We go by the beautiful Matsue Castle on the way to the airport for our