Right at the border between Osaka and Wakayama Prefecture is Yamanakadani, where you can see beautiful cherry blossoms, along the

Just south of Kyoto is the quiet Jonan-gu Shrine. Throughout most of the year, this shrine is little noticed, but

Beloved by kids and adults, dorayaki is one of the most common and iconic Japanese confections. These pancake-like goodies have

 all anciwihThough perhaps not as mentioned in English tour guide, the ancient city of Sakurai in Nara has a lot

South of glittering Kyoto City is the district of Fushimi.  Among its many claims to fame, Fushimi is particularly famous

Family businesses are a complicated matter, especially when that business involves ruling over an entire country.  Japan’s imperial family is

The Sengoku Period was full of prominent wars that left lasting impressions on Japan. Big wars such as the Okehazama

Of all of the thousands of shrines in Japan, without a doubt, the crown jewel of them all is Ise