Everyone enjoys a good festival, so here are 14 amazing world festivals in July to add to your bucket list! July is a great time to travel and there are many unique festivals around t… Read More

Tourists enjoy viewing autumn leaves illuminated by the morning sun at Tenryuji Temple in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, on Nov. 12. The Japan News/Asia News Network KYOTO — Tourists keen to vi… Read More

A sacred river flows through the primordial trees of Tadasu No Mori, which surrounds Shimogamo Jinja.If you’re looking for a relaxed-pace walking tour in the lesser-known northward dis… Read More

Hinamatsuri, or Girls’ Day, is a special holiday in Japan that honors the coming of age of young girls. It falls on March 3rd each year when families with daughters often gather to… Read More

THE MALDIVESThe Maldives is a nation of islands in the Indian Ocean, that spans across the equator. The country is comprised of 1192 islands that . The country’s unique geography mesme… Read More

40.00 USDThis is an "Ema". "Ema" are small wooden plaques on which Shinto worshippers write their prayers or wishes. The ema are then left hanging up at the shrine, where the kami (spirits o… Read More

Kyoto’s Shimogamo shrine is already quite a lovely destination, but now that the night curfew is being removed and a night light festival put in place, I’m all eyes and ears. Acc… Read More

History, although not always correct, is very important to our society. Without it, there would be no traditions to follow today, culture to appreciate, or memories of our ancestors that we… Read More

Name: Yajirou ShimogamoSeries: The Eccentric FamilyEpisodes: Each with a well, some withoutUsual: Sake (Electric Brandy on occasion)Favorite Dive: The bottom of a wellType of Drunk: The Pit… Read More

Sonic Powered is bringing Japanese Rail Sim 3D: Journey to Kyoto, which first launched for 3DS in October 2014, to Switch on November 28 in Japan for 7,538, listings at retailers such as Ra… Read More

Once a year you can experience the history of Kyoto as if you were in Heian Era (8th to 12th Century AD). On 15 May, the parade of over 500 people dressed in Heian style beautiful Kimono tra… Read More

Japan, the 'Land of the Rising Sun' is a blend of ancient traditions and the modernity of life. A place which is known for its timeless culture and the smartest of the people is also the pla… Read More