Food A Pizza House in Nipponbashi Bonson Lam On my longevity pilgrimage around Japan, I am reminded that it is not just about hiking in rainforests, or searching for thos...
Culture KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival 2026 Ignatius Koh The KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival is an annual event held in Kyoto over four weeks. The theme for 2018 is "...
Activities Sakura on Mount Yoshino Amanda Ho A part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range", and designated as part of a UNESCO World Herita...
Activities Experience Toba's Ama Diver Culture Cathy Cawood Meet Japan’s female free divers at an Osatsu Kamado ama hut in Toba, and learn about the ancient and fascinating culture of t...
Activities Ieshima Islands: Welcome Home Bryan Baier “Ieshima” means “Home Island.” After waiting out a storm in the safety of Ieshima’s harbors around 600 BCE, Japan’s legendary...
Culture Ofusa Kannon Temple Alena Eckelmann A gem of a temple, located in a quiet suburb of Kashihara City, invites worshippers to linger. This is the Ofusa Kannon Templ...
Culture Kashihara Jingu Shrine Alena Eckelmann Kashihara Jingu, a large shrine surrounded by lush forest, enshrines Emperor Jimmu, the legendary first imperial ruler of Jap...
Activities Come for the Castle, Stay for the Sake: Himeji Rachel E T Davies Himeji Castle is a both a national treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and considered one of the best examples of Japa...
Culture A Spiritual Stay in Koyasan Róisín Finnerty Discover a new world in the spiritual center of Wakayama. Mount Koya offers a new perspective on the traditional world of Jap...
Culture Adventuring in Kumano Róisín Finnerty The stunning backdrop of Nachi Waterfalls has become an iconic photo of Japan. Why not come and discover the area for yoursel...
