Ōyamazaki Villa Museum of Art (大山崎山荘美術館)
Aren’t you intrigued by a Western-style house on the lower slope of Tenno-zan (天王山) (Tenno Mountain), blending in with nature in the south of Kyoto? This house used to be …
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Famous Spots for Viewing Autumn Leaves in Osaka
The hot summer has gone and it’s starting to feel like autumn here. Autumn in Japan has a comfortable climate and people enjoy many things such as traveling, playing sports …
Trip to Miyagi: Day1-Sendai-
During my summer break, I took a two-day trip to Miyagi Prefecture and visited Sendai and Matsushima. In this article, let me share my Day 1 in Sendai with you! …
A Unique Way of Climbing Mt. Fuji
Hello again, Mt. Fuji! This is my third time climbing this popular mountain, but my goal this year is not to reach the summit. If you’re planning to climb to …
Japanese Pop Culture: Funassyi
There is currently a lot of noise in the media about Japan’s relative standing in the world declining in various ways. On the other hand there seems to be a …
How to enjoy soup curry
What food do you think of when it comes to Sapporo? As you know, there are many attractive meals such as miso-flavored ramen, Genghis Khan, and raw seafood on rice. …
Three Best Bookstores in Kyoto
Introduction What comes to mind when you hear the word KYOTO? Temples, Kimono, or Japanese traditional sweets? You are absolutely right! However, there is one more thing that makes your …
The Hozuki Ichi Festival and the Arrival of Summer
The Hozuki Ichi festival is a traditional summer event held annually at the Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo. This vibrant festival has been celebrated since the Edo period and takes …
Ghibli Museum
“Studio Ghibli won the Palme d’Or award at the Cannes International Film Festival!!” In May 2024, just around the time I’m writing this article, the big news captured many people’s …
Kennin-ji Temple (建仁寺); Birthplace of Zen and Tea
While Kyoto boasts numerous temples, iconic sites like Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Golden Pavilion have huge crowds. However, nestled in Kyoto’s downtown, Kennin-ji Temple stands as a serene oasis. Here, amidst …