12 Culture Ishigaki Island's Psychedelic Shisa Bronwyn O'Neill The traditional lion-dogs of Okinawa get a rainbow makeover
Shopping Maiko Antiques Joe Robinson Located in a small corner building in Gion, Maiko Antiques is the most interesting shop I've been to in Japan, or maybe even the world.
Culture Higashikurume City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi A resting place for warlords and lion dances
Grand Festival at Kanda Shrine Tomoko Kamishima It's also counted as one of Japan’s big 3 festivals (Gion Festival/Kyoto and Tenjin Festival/Osaka).
Planning Kanazawa Makes Nat Geo's Best of the World 2025 List Kim Bergström Nov 15, 2024 Chaya area was one of them, offered as an alternative to Kyoto's Gion
Transportation Transportation in Kyoto Cordelia Ding The most convenient locations for the Keihan Line are located in Gion (... Gion-Shijo Station) and Sanjo (Sanjo Station).
Culture Whisky and Spirits Festival in Yokohama 2026 Apr 25th - Apr 26th The Whisky and Spirits Festival in Yokohama is set to showcase not only Western-originating liquors such as whisky and gin, but also Japanese shochu and