14 Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto Cathy Cawood Kamigamo Shrine was established in 678 and is one of the oldest in Japan. Set in a large park, this World Heritage Site is we...
Activities Miyagi's Annual Snowball Tournament Justin Velgus Miyagi hosts an annual snowball tournament in Kami Town. Winners of the event advance to either the national tournament in Na...
Shopping Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts Hoyee Tse The museum aims to promote a whole range of traditional Japanese crafts from Nishijin-ori woven textiles to Kyoto style dolls...
9 Culture Shin-Kobe Station Manish Prabhune Shin Kobe Station is perhaps one of the very few bullet train stations in a natural and picturesque setting, and at the same ...
Area Omi Island Tristan Scholze This small island near Hagi in the Sea of Japan boasts scenic seashores, swimming beaches, a campground, and fishing villages...
7 Culture Ebisu Garden Place Manish Prabhune Ebisu Garden Place, in walking distance from JR Ebisu Station, refers to a skyscraper complex which includes a Mitsukoshi dep...
12 Culture Want to See Kimono While in Kyoto? Larry Knipfing Want to see kimono while in Kyoto? Here are a few suggestions on where to go to see some real beauties!
Shopping Cobalt Blue Beach and Oasis Tristan Scholze Beach, information center, and rentals at the center of Tsunoshima in Yamaguchi.
Activities The Peaceful Hibiya Park Janessa Landry Hibiya Park is the perfect escape from the noise and the crowds when traversing Tokyo. The park was once home to a feudal lor...
Accommodation Karasuma Kyoto Hotel Bonson Lam Karasuma Kyoto Hotel is the Grand old lady of Kyoto, and with its spacious rooms, central location and reasonable prices, is ...
