
Historic Villages of Shirakawago and Gokayama
Historic villages of Shirakawago and Gokayama are a UNESCO…

White Day in Japan
White Day in Japan falls on March 14th and it’s a day when…

The Village of Asuka, Japan
Nara is considered the first official capital of Japan. But before…

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
Set in Gion, Kyoto's geisha quarters, The Makanai: Cooking for…

Pontocho Alley in Kyoto
Pontocho Alley is a narrow stone-paved alley in Kyoto that runs…

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto
The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is a picturesque, iconic sight in…

Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto
Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded…

Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Taisha is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, founded…

Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto
Ryoanji Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple founded in 1450. It contains…

Nishiki Market in Kyoto
Nishiki Market, or Nishiki Ichiba in Japanese, is a narrow alley…