Yaseen Hijazi·12h agoMy Top 5 Favorite Parks in Japan’s Kansai RegionFrom the serene nature forests of Nara to the concrete jungles of Osaka, Japan’s Kansai region is abundant in beautiful parks of…
InJaponica PublicationbyHana·16h agoJapan Has a Shrine for Cutting Bad Ties. I Believe It Worked for Me.Why I return to a mysterious Kyoto shrine every year
Japan in the Details·3d agoWhat to Eat in Kyoto: 7 Local Foods First-Time Visitors Should Try1. Introduction: Kyoto Is More Than Temples and Matcha
Templekid·3d agoYou Can Finish a Kyoto Afternoon Before the Next HillNear Kodaiji, you look at the map. Kiyomizu-dera is still on the list. There is a hill between you and the view, and you have already done…
kinuyo.nezu·5d agoThrough the Rain-Drenched Forest, to the God of Tadasu: A Record of a Night When the Heart UnwoundAs deep autumn settles in and October draws to a close, how are you doing?
kinuyo.nezu·Oct 29From Scrolls to Screens: Eight Centuries of Manga in Kyoto1. The Roots of Manga in KyotoA response icon1A response icon1
Japan in the Details·Oct 28Where Should You Stay in Kyoto? Gion, Kyoto Station, Kawaramachi, or Arashiyama?Planning a trip to Kyoto? You might spend hours deciding which temples to visit, which matcha desserts to try, and how many photos of…
Templekid·Oct 26Save Kiyomizu-dera for Last but Have Dessert FirstTemple first, something sweet afterwards, souvenirs on the way down. That sounds like a reasonable afternoon around Kiyomizu-dera. At least…
animerealityjp·Oct 24Visiting a Japanese Shrine for the First Time? Here’s What Actually HappensNo one hands you a rulebook at the gate — here’s the version that would have saved some confusion.
Japan Concept Café Guide·Oct 23Kyoto Is Getting a New Themed Café: Meet Kyogen ShukaAnimal ears, kimono-inspired style and shisha meet Japanese folklore at an upcoming café and bar in Kiyamachi.