Activities Gokoku Shrine in Matsuyama Anonymous Gokoku Shrine has a propeller from a Zero fighter and other war memorials. It's also popular with families.
Food Japanese Breakfast in Wakamiya Elizabeth Wormald A typical traditional Japanese breakfast, it's not quite cornflakes. . . .
Shopping Nishijin Textile Store & Museum Bonson Lam The history of Nishijin is the history of Kyoto textiles itself. The word Nishijin comes from the two Japanese words, Nishi, b..
7 Culture Choshi Waterfall Anonymous A quick drive from the Saijo interchange lies the roots of Uzuigawa, Saijo's easternmost river. At its genesis is 30 m high..
Culture Omiya's Hikawa Shrine Christopher Harley Located about 15-20 minutes away from the bustling Omiya Station in Saitama City lies the expansive Omiya Park.
Food Setouchi City Local Senbei Maker Judith Mikami I was convinced of the value of buying direct from a local senbei maker. Everything is so delicious. Whenever I can get to Setouchi..
11 Culture Gion Matsuri in Photos: Part 1 Hugo Kempeneer Yamaboko Junko: A Pictorial Overview of Gion Matsuri in Kyoto! Part 1.