After Nabari Sakura Festival
Walking in a quiet park with falling petals of cherry blossoms On the next day of the 24th Nabari Sakura…
From the Locals
Kumihimo—Braided Cords
Learning the art of traditional Japanese braiding Have you ever heard of Kumihimo? If you saw the anime movie "Your…
Floor-wiping race in Mitsue Village
Every Japanese has their own memories about zokin-gake What is zokin-gake? Zokin is a Japanese word for floor cloth. Zokin-gake…
Red Carpet of “Higanbana”, Still on the Way to Recovery
In an idyllic countryside of Uda City stands an ancient temple called Butsuryu-ji. For decades, this temple has been known…
Cool and Refreshing! Gorge Walking at Akame 48 Falls
Last Updated on July 25, 2020 by AkikoI'm not an athletic type but I tried ‘sawanobori’ It's melting hot every…
My Top 5 Places in Eastern Nara and Nabari
Last Updated on August 21, 2018 by AkikoI have lived in Japan for almost one year and I love it…
Walk around town & chat with locals
One of the most exciting experiences while traveling is to chat with locals and get to know how they live…
The best short hike in Kansai
Planning a day trip from Osaka? How about a short hike? Now that cherry blossom season is almost over, it’s…