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..
Culture Kyoto Handicraft Center Kim Bergström A great way to connect with Japan's culture is by getting hands-on, and the Kyoto Handicraft Center allows you to do just that!..
Food Takoyaki Sleiman Azizi Takoyaki is one of Japan's favourite street stall snacks. Battered balls of diced octopus, there are many varieties of takoyaki...
Food Gozasoro Red Bean Waffle Cakes Avery Choi At the heart of Himeji station stands a famous stall - Gozasora, where you can get the country’s best imagawa-yakis (今川焼) f..
Activities Undokai World Cup 2026 Late Oct - Early Nov Are you planning a trip to Kansai this September? Come join Undokai World Cup! Held off the coast of Osaka on Awaji Island, Undokai..
Culture Tenkawa Shrine in Nara Hiroyuki Akaishi Mystical "Tenkawa Shrine", standing at the center of the sacred triangle linking three sacred sites, Yoshino, Kumano and Koya, is..