Culture Eifuku-ji Temple, Osaka Gary Luscombe Eifuku-ji is a little known temple hidden in the countryside of eastern Osaka. This often overlooked temple holds the mausoleum..
Beauty & Spa Sentos and Spas in Osaka Bonson Lam Osaka is the city where they work hard and play hard, but most of all, they know how to relax in one of the many local bathhouses...
7 Culture Autumn Leaves of Daigo-ji Temple Takako Sakamoto Daigo-ji Temple is one of the famous spots for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto, but also has a reputation for beautiful autumn leaves...
Activities Hyakkenzan Gorge Alena Eckelmann Hyakkenzan Gorge, a deep valley in the south of the Kii Peninsula, has your ideal summer hiking course. Why? It is a short trail..
7 Culture Genkyuen Garden at Hikone Castle Lily Genkyuen Garden at Hikone Castle, Shiga Prefecture is recognized as a national scenic spot. The garden and palace buildings date..
Area Ine Ine (伊根町) is a town located in Yosa District, in northern Kyoto Prefecture. It is known for its traditional wooden fishing houses, or Funaya, that line Ine Bay. The region is located to t..
Activities The Green Pheasant - Japan's National Bird Alena Eckelmann Did you know that the Green Pheasant is Japan's National Bird? This pheasant is endemic to Japan and one can still see it roaming..
Food Vegan Cafe Thallo Kim Bergström Vegan Cafe Thallo in Kobe is run by a passionate animal welfare advocate, and the menu has a range of vegan friendly foods to choose..