There are plenty of interesting places in Kyoto, which never make visitors tired. Especially, it is the autumn leaves season that makes Kyoto even more tasteful. Here I'll introduce the autumn leaves festival which will be held at Umekoji Park near Kyoto Station. During the festival, on
There are many observation decks in Tokyo, and each of them has its own characteristics. Here I'm going to introduce "Seaside Top" in the World Trade Center Building as one of the best observatories in Tokyo. The building is adjacent to Hamamatsucho Station and easily accessible. From the
Kyoto is the representative tourist destination in Japan, and there are many tourist sights to visit. Its sceneries, such as the bright cherry blossoms in spring and the burning red leaves in autumn, attract you with the taste of Japan. Many of the travelers are so fascinated with Kyoto that t
In these few years, forms of accommodation have become far more various than before. Boutique hotels, business hotels, youth-hostels, capsule hotels, ryokan, and B&B etc. Furthermore in Japan, you can stay at cyber cafe as well. There are many choices for accommodation according to your plan
If you visit Hyogo, Akashi Kaikyo Bridge would be one of the spots you absolutely must go, as well as Kobe Port and Arima Onsen. This bridge connecting Kobe City and Awaji Island has been certified as the longest suspension bridge in the world with a total length of 3,911m and a central span of 1
The way to recover from the fatigue, stress and tiredness of daily work, is not your girlfriend or boyfriend, or even a massage - it is of course through visiting a hot spring. The indescribable, liberating feeling you get when you soak up to your shoulders in hot bath water; how much happiness woul
2.5Million Lily Flowers are Blooming! In an idyllic location overlooking Osaka Bay, come experience beautiful lilies blooming amidst blue skies and the open ocean. A fantastic new attraction in Osaka since 2013! A must-see for tourist and residents alike. 【Access Map】 ＜By train
This series is our collection of selected locations (machi) from all around Japan – places with various different cultures and local specialties, and those with novel customs of some sort. In the last volume we went to Gifu, in volume 3 we feature Oita! Oita is home to 4,538 hot springs and has a
Mashiko Town is located in the South-East of Tochigi Prefecture and is proud to be the home of the traditional craft, “Mashiko ware”. Since the end of the Edo period, this town has been known as a ceramic arts town and they hold the “Mashiko Pottery Fair” every year. From works of veteran ceramic ar
Let’s get straight into it; have you found the Japanese sake to suit your tastes? Japanese sake (nihonshu). It’s a reality that although Japanese people are familiar with sake, many don’t know the history or about the different types. Japanese sake is said to be a drink with a long history th
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There has been an increase in people overseas interested in Japanese culture such as calligraphy, the tea ceremony, and flower arranging, but recently there are many foreign visitors who want to actually try such activities. The highest point of interest is usually because such an idea or art doesn’
This series is our collection of selected locations (machi) from all around Japan - places with various different cultures and local specialities, and those with novel customs of some sort. In the last volume we went to Aomori, this time our focus is on Gifu! Gifu - a prefecture that foreig
