Centered in the heart of the city’s historic center is Kanazawa Castle, which was once the seat of power for

Many temples in Kansai are famous for their flowers, and one of the most charming is Hannya Temple. In early

Kyoto, known for its exquisite wagashi (traditional Japanese confectioneries), offers a variety of seasonal sweets. Despite the high humidity in

Just a short hour on the Thunder Bird limited express from Osaka, brings you to Fukui PRefecture in Japan’s Hokuriku

For many the appeal of visiting a Japanese castle is quite high. Sadly, while there were once scores of castles

Midosuji Street is Osaka’s main boulevard — a long, wide avenue that connects Umeda in the north with Namba /

If you ever find yourself in the lush and mountainous Toyama Prefecture, you must get your hands on a round

Wakayama Prefecture has a reputation for lovely beaches and unique geological formations. In particular, the rocky Enjugahama Coast is a