Culture The Power of Travel Jamie Yeung In Japan, it’s not hard to find a place with incredible views and delicious food. But what makes a place different is meeting ..
12 Activities Winter in Yoshinoyama Alena Eckelmann Yoshino Mountain in snow looks beautiful, and there won't be swarms of tourists. Come on a cold winter weekend and enjoy a hike..
Culture Kunjudo Jim Bouman Create your own incense or partake in a factory tour in Awaji-shima, just a day trip from Kobe or Osaka
Culture Traditional Incense Factory Kunjudo Nguyen Hai Anh An interesting incense-making experience in Kunjudo Incense Factory on Awaji-shima. Through the tour, you will understand more about..
Activities Miyama, Kyoto’s Mountain Retreat Cathy Cawood Stay in a thatched village farmhouse and explore the natural beauty of the seasons and traditional rural culture in Kyoto Miyama...
Culture Fujiwara Capital and Palace Ruins Alena Eckelmann An ancient capital spread out over an area of over 20 square kilometres, guarded by three sacred mountains called Fujiwara-kyo..
Culture Ruins of Moto-Yakushi Temple Alena Eckelmann Located in a quiet suburb and surrounded by paddy fields and gardens lays the healing place of an imperial couple: Emperor Tenmu..
Shopping Kyoto Black Montsuki Bonson Lam The word montsuki does not refer to the shape of the garment, for when you hang or fold it; it looks nothing like when you wear..
