Food What Is Sake Made Of? Fiona Yoshitake Learn about the four key ingredients of sake and how they contribute towards the final flavor of the drink!
Culture Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Fiona Yoshitake Feel the smoothness of preserved stone axes, the texture and shape of different wood shavings, and step inside a life sized skeleton..
Area Kinosaki Onsen Kinosaki is an onsen hot spring town located in Hyogo's Toyooka area, centred around a picturesque, willow-lined canal. It is a popular getaway destination for those looking to relax and unwind...
Culture The History of Sake Fiona Yoshitake A quick look at 2000 years of sake culture and history in Japan.
6 Culture Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Spring Fiona Yoshitake Visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Spring and enjoy the unique ambience of weeping cherry blossoms against a striking background of red..
Food Kyoto's Grand Nishiki Market Audrey Foo Nishiki Market is the best place to buy a wide range of traditional Japanese food in Kyoto. It's a centuries-old food emporium..
Culture Mount Koya: Beware of Bears Pete Martin The story of the Karukaya, wandering the Kongobuji & Danjo Garan and spending the night in a shukubo. Extracted from "Revolutions:..
Culture Christmas in Tanabe Arlene Bastion Tanabe with its warm people and interesting temples, historical streets, makes for a homey place to be in at Christmas.