Kansai’s Favorite Getaway, Soni Soni Village is a destination for weekenders from Nara City and Osaka. It’s time the Japanese…

Take Me There, Country Roads Almost heaven, west of Mie Blue-green mountains, Nunome River Life is old there, older than…

Experiencing the Rural-Urban Divide I was really excited to finally visit Mitsue area. My favorite Japanese movie is comedy/drama, Wood…

Destined for Higashiyoshino, a Village of Clear Streams Saturday, December 4th, 9 AM. It’s a few degrees above freezing. I…

Remember to let Nabari into your heart (and under your skin) Then you can start to make it Better better…

Shrines, Historic Streetscape, and Cherry Trees Mahoroba Sakura Route in Uda City, Nara, takes you to two very special shrines,…

Exploring Ninja Haunts My son, 12, pulls himself across the river along a suspended line, standing on floating tires. Most…