Culture Aizenkobo Bonson Lam Aizenkobo is a story of renewal – A primer to what it means to be the lifeblood of Kyoto art and culture
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
Accommodation Marufukuro Hotel Veronica Carnevale The hotel’s name itself is an ode to Marufuku.... The room rate is about 100,000 yen per night and includes breakfast, lunch
Activities Bicycle Ride to Inasanohama Beach Kim Bergström Exploring Izumo on two wheels is easy, with bicycles available for rent from Izumo Taisha Mae station for a small fee.
Culture Mindfulness and the Way of Incense Scott Brause A workshop of the Shino School of kodo, the Way of Incense, offers a fine introduction to Japanese history, culture and spirituality, as well as a gateway
Beauty & Spa The Yunohira of Yore Scott Brause A traveler discovers that his long-cherished Shangri-la, Yunohira Onsen in western Japan's Oita Prefecture, is still toying with his heart.
13 Culture The Holy Light Reynald Ventura digital camera body and analog/classical lens: the Aperture Priority Mode... set the PASM dial to ‘A’ – which means once the aperture (F-stop) and ISO
Culture Shibaura Chuo Park Sleiman Azizi Shibaura Chuo Park in Tokyo is one example of Japan's long history of reclaiming land.