ActivitiesKansaiSightseeing Hiei: a spiritual mountain and home to Enryaku-ji temple Enryakuji temple, located on top of a mountain, is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mountain also offers…Connor LawlessApril 17, 2016
ChugokuSightseeing Who is Momotaro? Find out in the Momotaro Karakuri Museum This museum in Okayama features the hero Momotaro, one of Japan's favorite protagonists from a popular fairy tale, and also…Connor LawlessApril 16, 2016
ChugokuCulture Kibichuo: what is life in the countryside like? The countryside of Okayama offers lush landscapes, a festival for all any occasion, and a serene lifestyle that comes with…Connor LawlessApril 15, 2016
ChugokuShoppingSightseeing Kurashiki – How About a Walk by the Romantic Canal? The beautiful river-port town Kurashiki boasts of a romantic canal, traditional Japanese architecture, and a sublime shrine and a picturesque…Connor LawlessApril 12, 2016
ChugokuSightseeing The Wonders of Miyajima, Hiroshima Miyajima, home to a "floating" torii gate, is also famous for the Itsukushima shrine and the numerous deer found everywhere…Connor LawlessApril 11, 2016
ActivitiesCultureFoodShoppingSightseeing Shopping in Japan: Exploring the arcades Japan has many different places where you can go shopping, but exploring arcades is a unique aspect of the Japanese…Connor LawlessMarch 7, 2016
CultureShopping Fashion Shopping in Japan: Things to know There is a certain refined quality to Japanese street fashion, despite the fact that it is very similar to its…Connor LawlessMarch 6, 2016
ActivitiesChugokuSightseeing Rabbit Island: Take a trip to Okunoshima! Japan is famous for its interesting relationship with animals. One such example is the amazing experience that is Rabbit Island!Connor LawlessMarch 5, 2016
ActivitiesCultureShoppingSightseeing The Best Way to Spend Each Season in Japan “In Japan, we have four seasons.” This is something I am told very often by my Japanese friends and acquaintances.…Connor LawlessMarch 1, 2016
FoodKansaiShopping Grocery Shopping in Kansai Break your bread at bargain prices! Discover the best in your grocery store options for your next visit to Kansai,…Connor LawlessFebruary 21, 2016
Food How to Order Using a Ticket Vending Machine From ramen to udon noodles, from rice bowl to curry; a hearty meal is simply a ticket away in Japan.Connor LawlessFebruary 20, 2016
Food Japan’s favorite Chocolate for the Winter Japan sets the (chocolate) bar high with Winter's festive seasonal array.Connor LawlessFebruary 19, 2016
Food A chip out of Japan Sweet as cake or with the savory pinch of lobster, pop in for some Japanese chips.Connor LawlessFebruary 18, 2016
Food Japanese Desserts and Sweets: The Main difference from Western Sweets Discover the difference between Japanese "Wagashi" sweets and western treats. Whatever the grain, whether wheat or rice, sweets of any…Connor LawlessFebruary 15, 2016