7 Mimuroto Temple in Uji Yuko Hagihara Close to Japan's former capital of Kyoto, the historic town of Uji is home to Mimuroto Temple, a popular early summer destina...
Activities Motopia Amusement Park at Suzuka Robb McKenna At Suzuka Circuit in Japan's Mie Prefecture, Motopia is an amusement park ideal for young children, with fun rides, on-site h...
Culture Kishiwada Danjiri Festival 2016 Bonson Lam The Kishiwada Danjiri Festival was first held in 1703 by the daimyo of Kishiwada city, and it celebrates local culture as wel...
Culture Feeling the Higashiyama Culture Anonymous First impression of the Higashiyama Culture and an encounter with a samurai in Kyoto.
Culture Big Buddha's Legacy in Nara Andrea Hinojosa Throughout many centuries, a pair of eyes have taken care of Nara. They belong to Big Buddha (Daibutsu), the biggest bronze B...
Food Vegetarian Restaurants in Osaka Etsy Dah Japan is known as its healthy food, but it can be hard for vegans or organic food diners to find restaurants that suit.
20 Culture Souvenirs from Japan Elena Lisina Souvenirs from Japan that show different aspects of Japanese culture
Food Torikizoku in Fushimi Cordelia Ding Torikizoku is a popular and affordable yakitori chain store in Japan. What is yakitori? Yakitori is grilled chicken served on...
Food Gion Kappa Joe Robinson A loud and busy little restaurant, Gion Kappa is far from zen, but the food is far from average. Real care can be seen in t...
Food El Pancho Mexican Restaurant Joe Robinson El Pancho is a fun place, brightly decorated in an almost too Mexican array of bright lights and ornaments. The food won't b...
