23 Culture Rinnoji Temple Garden Elena Lisina Japanese landscape gardens are a form of art well known throughout the world. The Rinnoji Temple garden in Sendai is a wonderful..
Accommodation Hotel SOWAKA Japan Travel Enjoy a luxury getaway at Hotel SOWAKA, tucked away in Kyoto's Gion district just moments away from Yasaka Shrine.
14 Activities A Stroll From Yaotome Station in Sendai Elena Lisina The area around Yaotome Station in Sendai is full of open green space and some temples and shrines along the Nanakita River as you..
Activities Shosenkyo Ropeway Cathy Cawood Take Shosenkyo Ropeway to the summit of Mount Rakanji, also known as Yasaburodake, for panoramic views of Kofu basin, the Japanese..
Food Seasonal and Unusual Foods Elena Lisina Japan values its seasonal foods with a change in the seasons brings about a change in the menu. Interestingly unusual foods can..
Culture Magic Mountain in Izumisano Arlene Bastion Inunakisan is a magical, mysterious, mountain, filled with strange statues, and the strong presence of Shugendo practice.
Culture General Nogi Sleiman Azizi General Nogi and his wife Shizuko took their own lives in the traditional samurai suicide act of junshi, following their master..
6 Activities Ebisu Park Kim Bergström Ebisu Park is located a short walk from Ebisu Station, and has plenty of space for kids to burn off some energy.