Going in the mountain from the ancient village Asuka in Nara, you will be in Tanzan Shrine. This shrine not

Known as the “Mt. Fuji of Omi” you’d expect Mt. Mikami in Yasu, Shiga to be a towering giant, much

Many people flock to Kyoto to experience the rich history of Japan, but just a quick jump north is Shiga

For many, many years the southern area of what is today Shiga prefecture was politically important for many warlords. Its

While the town of Azuchi is most famous for Azuchi Castle, one of Oda Nobunaga’s most impressive fortresses, nearby Kannoshoji

When it comes to beautiful beaches in Kansai, many would name ones in Wakayama. Indeed, beaches in Wakayama are usually

In the far east of the Sanin region, just between the border of Hyogo and Tottori Prefecture, is the quaint

If you are on the hunt for the most famous food in Nara, then that is without a doubt kakinoha-zushi.