Culture The Grandness of Ise Jingu Arlene Bastion Geku and Naiku shine at Ise Jingu because they are full of myth, history, mystique, and are a long lasting testament to faith. Both..
Shopping Sou Sou Kyoto: The Flagship Store Sarah Koh The Sou Sou shop in Kyoto sells gifts, souvenirs and fashion wear with unique, quirky, bold and colorful designs. Its style is tradition..
Culture Ai's Cuisine Japanese Cooking Class Veronica Chen Learning Japanese dishes at Ai's cuisine gives you a truly memorable experience in Kyoto. Learn the authentic Japanese dishes..
Activities Sakura on Mount Yoshino Amanda Ho A part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range", and designated as part of a UNESCO World Heritage..
Culture KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Mid May The KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival is an annual event held in Kyoto over four weeks. The theme for 2018 is "Up",..
Activities Hands-on Sushi School in Yamazoe Cathy Cawood Yamazoe Village in Nara is the birthplace of Japanese culture. It is also the location of hands-on sushi school Ichiban Oishii..
Activities Mikan Country in Tanabe, Wakayama Cathy Cawood Stay at the Akizuno Garten green tourism facility in Kamiakizu—the heart of Wakayama’s mikan orange country—and enjoy deliciou..
Culture Introducing Historic Imai-cho Alena Eckelmann A living town with 500 Edo Period merchant houses is Kashihara City’s best kept secret! If you like the machiya of Kyoto and t..
