Activities The Old Saidaiji Railway Kenji Chida Saidaiji is well-known for its Hadaka Matsuri or Naked Festival but few
Culture Takehisa Shoten Kenji Chida Takehisa's shop is well known for producing satsuki ningyo, hina ningyo... Satsuki and hina ningyo are the dolls used for the children's and girl
Culture Sendai's Pageant of Starlight 2024 Early - Late Dec Keep a lookout for Santa Clauses on motorcycles!
20 Culture Yamadera Colours in Autumn Amber Mezbourian In 1689, the prolific poet Matsuo Basho visited Yamadera, writing about
8 Autumn at Kyoto's Shisendo Takako Sakamoto was also a talented garden designer, who contributed to repair works of Katsura
Accommodation Katoya Ryokan Obanazawa Hannah Warren After spending the day at Hanagasa Matsuri, Katoya was the perfect place
12 Serene Moments at Rurikoin, Kyoto Takako Sakamoto Kikakutei', which was named by a high-ranking Meiji Era statesmen, Sanjo
Culture Exploring Yamagata the Basho Way Alena Eckelmann Matsuo Basho, an Edo Era Japanese haiku poet (1644-1694) undertook a five-month journey, mainly on foot, to the north of Japan.