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.

While for many people in Kansai, the name Ichijo-ji is the name of a popular ramen district in Kyoto, however

The small community of Yagyu Village in east Nara prefecture is a sleepy place. With a population of only a

The small village of Yagyu just outside of Nara doesn’t seem like much of anything today, but this village is

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