13 Activities Ninja Training at the Akame 48 Waterfalls Geoff Day The Akame ravine, in Mie Prefecture, is the historical training ground of Iga style Ninja where even today courses are offered to..
Food Kishiwada Land's Coffee House Bonson Lam Debonair waiters sport Brylcreemed hair, starched white shirts and bow ties, while the waitresses wear full length aprons and ..
12 Culture Ako: Castle of the 47 Samurai Sandra Isaka Ako Castle, completed in 1648, is known for its association with the feudal lord, Naganori Asano, whose death was avenged by 47..
Food Public Bath Converted into a Cafe Sarah Chaney In the century since Sagano-yu was built as a public bath in 1923, it had been a popular spot for the locals. As time passed and..
9 Culture Fushimi Inari Andrea Kahlow Fushimi Inari with its thousands of red torii gates is one of the most famous and picturesque spots in Kyoto. A major shrine in..
Activities Amanohashidate Cycling Day Trip Bonson Lam This is one of the most beautiful parts of Japan to explore by bicycle. The natural scenery is a bit like the coast between Naples..
Food Kishiwada Confectionery Lane Bonson Lam Every morning in the old town, the fresh scent of the red beans in the kitchen makes its way to the chirping birds above. Take..
Culture Setsubun Mantoro 2025 Early Feb At the Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara, more than 3,000 lanterns in the precincts are lit up.