Shirahige Shrine is perhaps one of the most recognizable shrines in all of Shiga prefecture. Though this shrine is not

One of the most popular traditional Japanese sweets out there is mitarashi dango. These chewy rice cakes covered in a

At the southern most edge of the Kii Peninsula is one of the most unusual natural wonders in Japan. The

 Just off the tip of the Kii Peninsula, near the small town of Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture is Kii Oshima

Some of Japan’s best known and closest international relationships are with China, Korea, and America among others. But one of

These days, there are many sightseeing trains throughout the Kansai region that offer amenities, such as high-quality seating. One such

To the north of Kyoto City lies the wild Keihoku area. Many visitors to Kyoto are likely unfamiliar with this

About an hour from Kyoto City is the Keihoku. Although technically still part of Kyoto City, Keihoku is quite remote