Food Common Well Cafe Kim Bergström The city of Melbourne in Australia is renowned for its cafe culture, and a newly-opened cafe in Kyoto aims to emulate this, just..
Activities Picking Persimmon in Katsuragi Alena Eckelmann Persimmon, or kaki in Japanese, are an autumn fruit in Japan. Kaki fruits taste great. So, how about picking some kaki and eating..
Activities Summer Garden Fest 2025 Jul 12th - Aug 31st During summer, the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens hosts their Summer Garden Fest, a seasonal event with a variety of different activities..
Transportation Kyoto: Access & Transport Guide Serena Ogawa Travel to Kyoto can be daunting, whether you go from Osaka to Kyoto or from Tokyo to Kyoto. Let us help you make it simple!
Accommodation Ace Hotel Named As One of The Hottest New Hotels in... Kim Bergström May 26, 2021 Kyoto's Ace Hotel was listed as one of the hottest new hotels in 2021, with praise lauded for their attention to detail.
Activities Sakura Illumination at Toji Temple Kim Bergström Kyoto's Toji Temple hosts an evening illumination event that celebrates the cherry trees in bloom on the grounds. There are..
Culture Katsuragi 28 Shuku Kyozuka Trail Gary Luscombe A mysterious pilgrimage trail through the mountains separating Osaka, Wakayama and Nara Prefectures. This ancient route between..
Food Super Ume - Old Poems and New Health Alena Eckelmann Ume, the Japanese plum, is in full bloom in February. Ume appreciation reached poetic heights in the Manyoshu poem collection from..
