Activities A Goddess in the Saw-tooth Mountain Reynald Ventura This is a 5-minute film of a day trip to Mt. Nokogiri. The video focuses on Hyaku Shaku Kannon – a goddess for safe navigation..
12 Culture Kiyamachi, Kyoto Italian in Japan (L. Maurizi) Kiyamachi is one of the most popular areas in Kyoto. However, there is much that goes unseen.
Accommodation Shinagawa Prince Hotel, East Tower Ekaterina Bespyatova The most reasonably priced of all Shinagawa Prince Hotel accommodation options. Excellent location with good connection to Narita..
Culture Shimomiya Shrine Ekaterina Bespyatova Shimomiya Shrine in Aso might seem small and unremarkable, but it's home to a unique Shinto ritual that is classified as Important..
12 Culture Usa Jingu Shrine Ekaterina Bespyatova Hachiman, the god of warriors, is a popular deity. There are many of his shrines throughout Japan, and Usa-jingū is the oldest..
Culture Morijuku Art Museum Denes Perlaky The Morijuku Art Museum has an exhibition that features a local painter's work about Tsuwano. However, the building itself is..
Food Melting in the Mouth Kim Summer is coming, and with that comes a need to battle the heat and humidity. What better way to survive the season than with some..
Culture Hie Shrine on a Rainy Day Ekaterina Bespyatova Rainy day visit to the popular Hie Shrine in Tokyo's Akasaka neighborhood.