Climbing Mt. Atago: Day Hike!
Just a little bit away from the bustle of tourist heavy Arashiyama is Mount Atago. The mountain is a very
Read MoreAdventures in Kansai and Beyond
Just a little bit away from the bustle of tourist heavy Arashiyama is Mount Atago. The mountain is a very
Read MoreOne of Japan’s more intriguing historic figures is the famous spiritualist, or Onmyo-ji, Abe no Seimei. In addition to the
Read MoreIn Ibaraki City, in the middle of a quiet little neighborhood, lies Sojiji, one of the 33 temples of the
Read MoreRight next to the most prestigious university in the Kansai region, Kyoto University, is Yoshida Shrine[吉田神社]. Many people overlook this
Read MoreMany people could argue that the golden pavilion of Kinkaku-ji is the most iconic and photogenic place in Kyoto. However,
Read MoreWhat might take most by surprise is that ikebana, the beautiful art of Japanese flower arranging, originated in a temple.
Read MoreIn the Shinto religion, there are literally thousands and thousands of gods; but everyone has favorites. Easily one of the
Read MoreOut of the way of the bustle of Osaka City is the Okukawachi region. In this quiet and beautiful place,
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