Japan’s imperial family is the world longest reigning monarch family. If ancient sources are accurate the first emperor, Emperor Jimmu,

On the border between Nara and Osaka, on the mountainside of Mt. Shigi is Chogosonshiji Temple. Guarded by a giant

OmiHachiman is the most famous tourist spot in the Omi region. Famous for the ruins of Hachiman-yama Castle and its

 Kusunoki Masashige is one of Japan’s most infamous samurai warriors. He battled loyally for the throne and spent his youth

Some of the most famous warriors from Osaka, are without question Toyotomi Hideyoshi or Sanada Yukimura. However, most people outside

For many who visit Yoshino, the main attractions are, apart from the thousands of cherry blossoms in the spring, are

Mt. Yoshino, located in the center of Nara, is the most famous sakura place in the entire country of Japan.

In 2019, Japan will celebrate the crowning of its 126th emperor. In Japan’s long line of emperors, one in particular