Culture Imura Art Gallery Kyoto Steve Leavett-Brown Revolving exhibitions include Yasuko Iba, Jumpei Ueda, Etsuko Kawamura, Hideki
Area Ikebukuro Gritty or charming? Ikebukuro is probably my favourite area of the city. Often derided as the 'ugly sister' of Tokyo, it is rarely top of any tourist's 'must-see' lists, but..
Shopping Seiryu no Sato Hijikawa Road Station Anonymous clear stream”, which appropriately describes the limpid waters of the Hiji
Transportation Tokyo to Kyoto by Shinkansen Train Bonson Lam easily the overnight train with flat beds from Tokyo will get you to Himeji
Activities Kumano Kodo-The “Way of St. James” of Japan Alena Eckelmann The Iseji route runs along the east coast and connects the Ise Grand Shrine
Culture Ozu Castle - An Authentic Reconstruction Anonymous Ozu castle stands on a hillock that extends into a bend in the river Hiji, creating the impression that the castle stands on an island.
Activities Myoko-ji temple at Nishisugamo John Carter The second act opens with Oume, the granddaughter of a rich samurai Ito Hihei