On the top of Mt Mitake,  just on the border of Tamba (north Kyoto) and Banshu (Hyogo Prefecture), rests Banshu

  Inari shrines are some of the most common shrines in Japan. Sometimes it seems like they just pop out

Running from upscale Umeda to trending Namba, Midosuji Stree is the most famous street in Osaka. However, it has not

Kyoto offers many places to view the cherry blossoms, but the Philosopher’s Path is one of the city’s most iconic.

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