13 Mt. Misen on a Beautiful Day Larry Knipfing Misen on a Beautiful Day: Spectacular views of the Inland Sea
7 Making a Pilgrimage to Dojin Hall Takako Sakamoto If you make a pilgrimage to four temples within the old Chinese settlement at Nagasaki, and light a candle at each one, your wish will be fulfilled.
9 Warm Welcome in a Small Village Takako Sakamoto Wonderful warm hospitality I received beside an irori fireplace in the small village of Gokayama Ainokura on a snowy night.
8 Culture A Folk Story by Okukubi River Michael R Lynch Be proud," would be a good translation.... " And, they considered the monk, to be a "Kaminchu" -- A man
Accommodation A Trip to Benesse House Naoshima Bonson Lam This boutique hotel redefines luxury to a simple zen like state, and guests are welcome to interact with the art long after the doors are closed.
9 Momijidani Park on a Beautiful Day Larry Knipfing Miyajima's Momijidani Park on a beautiful day in late November was spectacular!
Activities Oishi Kogen, a "Highlight Highland" in Autumn Alena Eckelmann This is an excellent drive destination and the highlight of a road trip to Kimino, a rural area where few foreigners have been so far.
Food Finding a Cooking Class in Kyoto Bonson Lam Allow yourself a few hours or half a day for this hands on immersion experience, where you are paired with a local teacher to discover the secrets to Japanese