Nightlife History of Kyoto's Gion 2 Justin Velgus A look at how Gion 's entertainment district is divided into three major organizations: catering (仕出屋), the geisha hous..
Kamikochi Myojin-ike Pond Tomoko Kamishima Myojin-ike Pond in Kamikochi is an hour's walk from Kappa-bashi Bridge. On the day I visited there, the blue sky and beaut..
8 Autumn Foliage in the Rain Takako Sakamoto Beautiful autumn leaves at Iya Valley in Tokushima in light rain. Leaves turn colors earlier in the deep mountains.
13 Sunpu Castle Park, Shizuoka City Peter Sidell In the heart of Shizuoka in central Japan, Sunpu Castle Park is a pleasant, spacious public park on the site of a former castle.
11 Shizuoka Prefectural Office Tower Peter Sidell In Shizuoka in central Japan, the observatory on the 21st floor of the Prefectural Office gives a great view of the city and the..
16 Shichiken Street in Ono Castle Town Takako Sakamoto Step into Japan of yester-year, and admire the beautiful old signs and interesting shops as you stroll along Shichiken Street in..