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Midorogaike Pond: Kyoto’s Most Haunted Pond

Kyoto is home to two of its most renowned ponds: Ogura Pond and Midorogaike Pond. Ogura Pond, once the largest

Shikanoshima Island is a small scenic island located in the middle of Hakata Bay in Kyushu. The island’s perimeter is

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

Located in the southern region of Kyoto, near Fushimi, is Fujinomori Shrine. This ancient shrine is believed to have the

Come springtime, everyone and anyone in Japan takes a keen interest in which flowers are in bloom and where you

Spring is one of the most coveted times to visit Japan for one reason: cherry blossoms. Just about everyone, romanticize

A first-time traveler to Nara might assume that the best, if not the only, place to visit is Nara City.

The natural landscape of the Kansai region is rich with deep forests and numerous mountain chains, but it doesn’t experience