Nishimura Garden, Kyoto Tomoko Kamishima Nishimura Garden was a sanctuary for Shinto priests. Nishimura is a family line of priests serving Kamigamo Shrine for over t...
Food Orae Lakeside Restaurant Bonson Lam German, Italian and Japanese yoshoku cuisine dominate the menu, with family favorites like croquettes, hamburg patties and gi...
Nightlife IL Pulcinella Trattoria and Bar Bonson Lam Located between Kyoto and Amanohashidate, the gateway to the Tamba mountains is full of surprises. Just a stone’s throw from ...
10 Culture Nigatsu-do Hall in Todaiji Temple Karen Zheng Designated as a National Treasure, Nigatsu-do (also known as ‘Hall of the Second Month) is located within the famous Todai-ji...
11 An Afternoon at Mount Maya Noro Randria Mount Maya is known for the amazing night view from its top, but it is definitely worth visiting during daytime as well.
Enoshima in Summer Tomoko Kamishima Beautiful resort island and mythological site, Enoshima, is a great tourist destination. Locals like myself go there and enjo...
17 My Neighborhood's Summer Festival Tristan Scholze Local neighborhood summer shrine festival in Imajuku, Fukuoka, Japan. Community gathering includes portable shrines, glowing ...
16 Honganji West Annex in Yoshizaki Takako Sakamoto Honganji West Annex in Yoshizaki, Fukui, was built in 1746 at the site of the ruins of Honganji Temple, rebuilt by Head Pries...
14 Hachimantai Flowerland Justin Velgus Hachimantai Flower Land a garden oasis filled with a variety of flowers located at the base of Mt. Iwate. With an extensive g...
9 Flowers on Rocky Cliffs of Tojinbo Takako Sakamoto Tojinbo Cliffs in Fukui: Under a harsh environment with jagged, rocky cliffs of Tojinbo, there are lives that thrive in stron...
