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Sayama Pond: Japan’s Oldest Manmade Pond

Just half an hour from Osaka city is quiet Sayama Pond. Now it is known for the pretty cherry blossom

There are many places in Kyoto where you can enjoy gorgeous cherry blossoms. While some of the most iconic places

There are many beautiful cherry blossom spots throughout the Kansai region, but in Nara, one of the best spots is

Many people would agree that temples, shrines, and castles are the best places to enjoy the Japanese sakura, or cherry

On the border of Nara and Mie is the unassuming village of Tsukigase. Though this little quiet village is fairly

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

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