Food Omen Japanese Restaurant Bonson Lam JapanTravel writer Bonson Lam gets an unexpected history lesson as he drops in to an inn with an ominous name in the cultural heart..
10 Stolen Glimpses of Byodo-in Cathy Cawood Views of Byodo-in at Uji, taken from the path outside the temple grounds, with tiled roof tops rising above green trees.
7 Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine Takako Sakamoto Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, the second shrine of Three Major Shrines in Kumano, is known as 'A Place of Resurrection'...
7 Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine Takako Sakamoto Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine in Kumano region of Wakayama Prefecture was considered a power spot in ancient times, and combines both..
Culture Prefectural Calligraphy Exhibition Cathy Cawood Huge annual exhibition of calligraphy from all over Shiga Prefecture, held in Otsu Museum of History in February.
20 Culture Dorogawa Onsen Ryusenji Temple Bryan Baier Ancient folklore, traditional architecture, a lack of crowds and stunning autumn leaves at the height of color make Ryusenji Temple..
Activities Mt. Ikoma on the Nara Osaka Border Bryan Baier Mt. Ikoma is a great outing for anyone in Osaka, Nara or Kyoto. Panoramic views of the Kansai area, clear mountain air, an amusement..
