Strolling around Gion (祇園)
Gion, the entertainment district with the atmosphere of ancient Kyoto. You’ve seen pictures or movies of maiko walking briskly along a stone-paved path, haven’t you? We could say this is …
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Must-Go Places in Ishigaki Island in Okinawa
Ishigaki Island is a part of Okinawa Prefecture and the second-biggest remote island in the prefecture. It’s 400 km away from Okinawa’s mainland. There are about 50 thousand people there. …
The Three Best Cafes in Osaka
In fact, I could not drink coffee without sugar and bitter tea until lately, but why do I love cafes now? Because I discovered these great cafes. At this time, …
Mini World Trip in Tokyo DisneySea
♪Disney Walt Disney ー There is no doubt that he is a world famous entertainer who created “Disney World.” Disney films, music, musicals, goods and places related to them have …
Enjoy Viewing Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto
You may know that viewing cherry blossoms is one of the most pleasurable springtime activities in Japan. Since cherry blossoms start blooming in the early spring when it’s getting warmer, …
High-Rise Buildings in West Shinjuku, Tokyo
General Overview of Shinjuku Shinjuku is regarded as the metropolitan city of Tokyo. There is the metropolitan government office on the west side of Shinjuku. Shinjuku Station is the world’s …
3 best spots for Hanami
As the sunlight becomes brighter and the temperature warmer in March, Japanese people become excited and begin to think, “When will cherry blossoms bloom this year?” “Where should we go …
Must Go Places in Kawagoe!
1. What’s Koedo(小江戸）? It means “small Edo（江戸).” In the Edo period (1603-1867), Kawagoe was called Koedo because it flourished as a castle town of Kawagoe Domain. At the time, General …
Soul Food for the People of Ise
Have you ever been to Ise, or have you ever heard of it? Ise is a coastal city in the middle of Mie Prefecture. I’ve never lived there, but I’ve …
The Allure of Kiyomizu-dera Temple
“Take a chance as if you were jumping off the stage of Kiyomizu!” This is a famous saying, meaning “Put yourself out there, even if you are taking a risk.” …