Most residents of Hiroshima have at least heard of Onomichi, if not had the opportunity to visit. Onomichi is a...[ Click to read more ]
If you live in Japan, you have almost certainly tried, or at least seen, "ume." These hard, reddish, berry-like and...[ Click to read more ]
Why not immerse yourself in Japan’s nature and culture with a getaway this summer? You’ll find elements of Edo period...[ Click to read more ]
Cold noodles are just what the doctor ordered in the sweltering Japanese Summer! Noodles are an essential staple of Japanese cuisine,...[ Click to read more ]
As the summer heat rises it’s tempting to retire to your air-conditioned room with your necktie fan on full blast....[ Click to read more ]
Mitaki Temple (or Mitaki-dera) isn’t as off the beaten path as it once was. All the online references to a...[ Click to read more ]
It's started. The summer is swelling, the heat is ramping up, and the humidity is already off the charts. Needless...[ Click to read more ]
Although most people associate tie-dye with 60s hippie fashion, it’s also a traditional art in Japan. However, shibori is quite...[ Click to read more ]
The Kansai region is perhaps better known for its urban life and attractions in cities such as Osaka, Kyoto, and...[ Click to read more ]
There are few more pleasant ways to spend a breezy summer afternoon than heading to a nice open space and...[ Click to read more ]