11 Small Shrines inside Hōkoku Shrine Takako Sakamoto Osaka Castle Park 3 - Small shrines inside Hōkoku Shrine: There are small, pretty shrines inside Hōkoku Shrine, one of which ...
10 Gion Matsuri in Photos: Part 2 Hugo Kempeneer Yamaboko Junko: A Pictorial Overview of the famous Gion Matsuri in Kyoto, Part 2!
13 Fresh Beauty at Chishaku-in Temple Larry Knipfing When I saw the torii gate at Chishaku-in Temple, I didn't have high expectations - it seemed too new and abstract. I was happ...
15 Osaka City Museum Building Takako Sakamoto Osaka Castle Park 1 - Osaka City Museum Building: This western-style building has a curious history. It was first headquarter...
15 Ultimate Guide to Osaka Castle: 11 Takako Sakamoto Osaka Castle 11: The Sakuramon gate, huge stones, well curb to the empty moat. Don't miss the huge stone that's called 'Takoi...
Beauty & Spa Things to Do around Aso Volcano Nicole Bauer If you want to feel and see the power of nature, you have to go there and have a look into this huge steaming crater, emittin...
Activities The Volcanic Desert of Aso Caldera Nicole Bauer The further you walk the more bizarre the landscape becomes, like a new not yet discovered planet. A lunar landscape I would ...
Food Kokusei Satei Cafe Bonson Lam Rokusei Satei is an institution amongst the food temples of Kyoto. Many aficionados rave about this place, being the just abo...
Food Vegetarian Japan Chris White Vegetarian Japan - A short history of food and vegetarianism in Japan
Accommodation Dormy Inn Sendai Ekimae Melissa Hill Dormy Inn Sendai Ekimae is a great place to relax, enjoy a nice hot spring bath, and have a lovely breakfast!
