Mount Koya (or more often “Koyasan) is one of the most important religious sites in Japan. While there are many

If someone were to ask you about the official tree of Kyoto Prefecture, you might guess that it is the

Take a  look in any souvenir shop in Kyoto and you will quickly see a trend. Shop after shop after

The Fushimi–Fukakusa Route of the Kyoto Circuit Trail, an extension of the Higashiyama Course, is a relatively short 9.5-kilometer hike

ward Any discussion of the history of Osaka is not complete without mentioning Toyotomi Hideyoshi. He shaped the borders of

Nagoya has a big reputation for food. Like Osaka, Nagoya is well-known for its own distinct homegrown flavors and iconic

Sitting high in the mountain of south Nara Prefecture is Takatori castle. Though it no longer has its keep, it

It seems that Kyoto has more temples in it than any other city in Japan. Of the numerous temples in