Planning The Seven Prefectures of Kansai Sleiman Azizi modern living is no easy task, yet the Kansai region of Japan manages to do... Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera and Kinkaku-ji are only a small fraction
Activities Exploring Western Tokyo Mandy Bartok Those seeking something truly a bit more off the beaten path would do well... lime) blend to their famous kuroyakisoba sauce, a surprisingly smooth item
Culture Haisai Festival 2026 Early May There is no admission fee to enjoy the event, but do bring yen if you plan
Nachi Shrine & Waterfall Tomoko Kamishima Nachi Shrine & Waterfall: One of the three great shrines of Kumano, Nachi Shrine, is a place to form a new connection with someone, or something
Transportation Japan Rail Seishun 18 Ticket Cathy Cawood hot, or I want to go with non-cycling friends, there's a special JR deal... Although you can't use them on special express trains or bullet trains
Food Crisp Salad Works in Ebisu Mandy Bartok The term "fast food" used to be synonymous with words like "... At their newly opened branch just across from Ebisu Garden Place, the team
6 Fukushimaya Tasting Market Olga can buy products produced by farmers from all over Japan, ready-made deli
12 Culture Kamakura Camera - Hasedera Temple Peter Oxley Ten of the eleven faces depicted in the version installed here are said... There’s a lot to see and do at Hasedera.