Area Awajishima Awaji Island in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea is known for traditional puppet theater. The Awaji ningyō jōruri troupe performs at Awaji Doll Jōruri Pavilion in Minamiawaji city. Reconstructed hill..
Culture The Power of Travel Jamie Yeung In Japan, it’s not hard to find a place with incredible views and delicious food. But what makes a place different is meeting ..
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
Culture Traditional Incense Factory Kunjudo Nguyen Hai Anh An interesting incense-making experience in Kunjudo Incense Factory on Awaji-shima. Through the tour, you will understand more about..
Activities Ieshima Islands: Welcome Home Bryan Baier “Ieshima” means “Home Island.” After waiting out a storm in the safety of Ieshima’s harbors around 600 BCE, Japan’s legendary ..
Activities Come for the Castle, Stay for the Sake: Himeji Rachel E T Davies Himeji Castle is a both a national treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and considered one of the best examples of Japanese..
Activities Setonaikai National Park Bonson Lam Setonaikai National Park covers eleven prefectures, making it Japan's largest national park, as well as the envious distinction..
Culture Hokudan Earthquake Memorial Park Tarang Mathur The Hokudan Earthquake Memorial Park in Awaji-shima offers a great educational experience about earthquakes in Japan.