Food Kushitomo, Hamamatsu station Peter Sidell I went for the daily lunch set, which for ¥850 (plus tax) was a very good... of tasty breaded and deep-fried goodies on skewers, with three dips, plus
Food Cafe Hangout Sherilyn Siy ginger ale which they brew from fresh ginger, as well as their ume or plum
Culture Kyoto Imperial Palace Park Vicky Amin It may not be Kyoto’s best cherry blossom or autumn leaves viewing spot
Culture Kitain Temple Sophia Warren also boasts lush green gardens that look their best during the cherry blossom
Culture Off the Beaten Track in Okayama Connor Lappin As with most sites in Japan it is best visited during the cherry blossom
Culture A Cycle of Life In Kyoto Arlene Bastion founder of the Jodo sect, stayed at Kurodani, where his Pure Land Buddhism blossomed
Culture Yayoi and Takehisa Museums Peter Sidell The portrayal of women here is interesting: most of them are glum - I don... whether that's a reflection of the times, or just if Takehisa only know glum
Accommodation Guest House Shinagawa-shuku Featured If you visit in April when cherry blossoms are in full bloom, you can soak
