Planning your fall foliage trip to Kyoto? These 10 destinations are famous for their stunning fall colors and come alive with red, yellow and orange leaves for at least a […]
Autumn Leaves in Kyoto | Visit Kansai 2026
Kyoto is a heaven of fall foliage in Japan. You will feel it when you take a trip to this oldest city of Japan in autumn. Wondering where to go […]
Tomoe Gozen: The Legendary Female Samurai Warrior
Samurai is born to be a powerful swordsman but what If I tell you about a female samurai warrior named Tomoe Gozen! She was a famous female samurai warrior and […]
10 Best Places to see Cherry Blossom in Tokyo
Where to see cherry blossom (sakura) in Tokyo? If you are looking for the prettiest sakura viewing spots in Tokyo, today I want to share 10 of my favorites with […]
Furoshiki: Traditional Japanese Wrapping Cloth
Furoshiki is a Japanese traditional wrapping cloth that is eco-friendly and mostly used for wrapping gift, carrying goods or just as a décor accessory. The word Furoshiki comes from two […]
Autumn Leaves on Miyajima Island 2025
Planning a trip to Miyajima (Itsukushima) Island this November to see breathtaking fall colors? The iconic Floating Torii Gate is what everyone wishes to see on the island. Except this interesting […]
Colorful Autumn Leaves (Koyo) in Japan | Fall Season 2026
Autumn foliage in Japan is beautiful, sometimes much more than the iconic hanami (cherry blossoms viewing season). Autumn and spring, these two seasons have different impact on Japanese culture. You […]
Yakiimo: How to Make Yakiimo
Do you know what Yakiimo is? A hint for you, it is a type of snack mostly found in Japan! Alright, those who are still thinking about it to get […]