Culture Starbucks in Kitano Ijinkan Manish Prabhune Approaching the Starbucks in Kitano, one can immediately sense the uniqueness of this store: it's an extremely beautiful and..
Activities Osaka Hikari-Renaissance Light-up 2026 Mid - Late Dec The main attraction during Christmas in Osaka is the projection mapping light show "Shining Art Wall" at the Nakanoshima Library...
7 Culture Pre-2014 Restoration: Himeji Castle Manish Prabhune Himeji Castle is currently undergoing renovation work (until 2014). In this photo story however, I've captured the castle before..
9 Culture Santa Claus in Kitano Ijinkan, Kobe Manish Prabhune Christmas in Kobe has a major attraction in the historical district of Kitano, where, replicas of Santa Claus are placed on the..
Activities Neko no Jikan: Cat Cafe, Osaka City Georgina Young Japan's first Cat Cafe is called Neko no Jikan in Osaka. The staff speak little English, but luckily this is not a problem..
Nightlife Man in the Moon Irish Pub at Kyoto Bonson Lam An intimate Irish Pub and Sports Bar at the Hachijo-guchi Exit to Kyoto Station, serving Guinness, Kilkenny, Bass Pale Ale, Sapporo,..
Activities My Weekend at Animal Refuge Kansai Jennifer Garcia Volunteering at a local animal shelter for a weekend is a great way to get your animal lover's fix.
Accommodation Kameoka Keburikawa Onsen Bonson Lam Keburikawa is a onsen ryokan west of Kyoto, where you can be yourself, in a gracious yet unpretentious setting, one that whispers..