Activities Hidden Kamakura 4 Steve Morton bridge that passes over a small river.... this hike, it’s a short walk up a large hill which despite only being
Culture Gio-ji Temple, Kyoto: Part 4 of 4 Justin Velgus A small wooden statue of Giou-ji is enshrined in the main hall. Statues with black-colored eyes are works of the Kamakura period.
Planning CNN Names Kansai Region a Top Pick for 2025 Travel Kim Bergström Jan 4, 2025 CNN has named the Kansai region as one of their top places to travel for 2025, with the upcoming World Expo and other destinations like Nara, Hyogo, and
Planning Naoshima a Top Asian Travel Destination for 2026 Kim Bergström Nov 5, 2025 Conde Nast Traveler recently named Naoshima one of the best places to visit in Asia for 2026, and the island's profile is rapidly growing.
Activities Japan's 2025 Autumn Leaves Forecast Kim Bergström Sep 2, 2025 Japan's famous autumn foliage season is just around the corner, and the first official forecast for 2025 has been released.
Culture Sand Diplomacy at Expo 2025 Osaka Kim Bergström May 10, 2025 Tottori Prefecture has signed a unique cooperation agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, forming the second international
Planning Kanazawa’s Hakuichi Shines at Expo 2025 Kim Bergström Apr 8, 2025 ., a gold leaf maker from Kanazawa, is contributing to Expo 2025's signature pavilion, “Adventures of Life,” with a shimmering gold-covered art piece known
Food Japan's Top Steak Restaurants for 2025 Kim Bergström May 5, 2025 The 2025 list of the World’s 101 Best Steaks is an indication of this, with several standout Japanese restaurants earning top honors.