Culture Tanzan Jinja Jeanne Austry Vivid colors on a blue sky, the Tanzan jinja shrine is well-known for its dazzling maple trees in autumn and its bright sakur...
Culture Hasedera Temple and Abe Monjuin Temple Jeanne Austry Buddhist sculptures in the Yamato area : the temple of flowers, the Hasedera, perched in the mountains, and the Abe Monjuin, ...
Culture The Miracle Planet Museum of Plants Maryem Samet I am so excited to tell you about my visit to Kiseki No Hoshi greenhouse, the Miracle Planet Museum of Awaji Island in Japan....
Culture Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino 2027 Alena Eckelmann Embrace your demons on Yoshinoyama! The locals of this mountain welcome oni (demons) into their houses and inns ever since mo...
Culture Sake Brewery Tour on Awaji Island Michele Bezzi Discover the Japanese tradition and heritage of quality sake at a brewery tour on Awaji island in Japan's Hyogo prefecture.
Culture Joryu-ji Temple and Ise Forest Amanda Rogers Discover Awaji's natural beauty through Joryu-ji Temple within the Ise Forest. Connect with Japanese culture and embrace the ...
Food Miele: Seaside Cafe in Awaji Kato Riho Miele is a cozy cafe in Awaji-shima where visitors can enjoy delicious Awaji beef and vegetables. There, they can also view a...
Food Awaji Island Onion Beef Burger Pawin Win Yenphrapai Awaji Onion Beef Burger is one of the best burgers in Japan. An award-winning burger experience and highly recommended for an...
Activities Hands-on Sushi School in Yamazoe Cathy Cawood Yamazoe Village in Nara is the birthplace of Japanese culture. It is also the location of hands-on sushi school Ichiban Oishi...
Activities Mikan Country in Tanabe, Wakayama Cathy Cawood Stay at the Akizuno Garten green tourism facility in Kamiakizu—the heart of Wakayama’s mikan orange country—and enjoy delicio...