Osaka Comic Con Even if you’re not a fan of comic books and manga, you’ll have heard of Comic Con. It…
Tenjin Matsuri Reputedly one of Japan’s top three festivals, Tenjin Festival (天神祭) is held on 24 and 25 July every…
Language Schools Genki Japanese & Culture School (Kyoto) GenkiJACS is one of the first Japanese schools in Japan to teach communicative Japanese for everyday life, rather…
Places of Interest Kobe Kobe (神戸) is one Japan’s largest cities and the capital of Hyogo Prefecture. It is located on the…
Kobe Festival The Kobe Festival is one of the city’s most famous: an international parade with stage performances, markets, musical…
Kyoto Higashiyama Hanatoro Hanatoro (花灯路, Hanatōro) is a 10-day long illumination that takes place in Kyoto’s Higashiyama in March and Arashiyama…
Kyoto Arashiyama Hanatoro Hanatoro (花灯路, Hanatōro) is a 10-day long illuminations that takes place in Kyoto’s Higashiyama District in March and…
Shrines & Temples Nanzenji Nanzenji Temple (南禅寺, Nanzen-ji) is a temple in the eastern part of Kyoto which dates back to the…
Historical Kyoto Imperial Palace Kyoto Imperial Palace (京都御所, Kyōto Gosho) is the former residence of the Imperial Family and seat of the…
Shrines & Temples Eikando Temple Eikando Temple (永観堂, Eikandō), formally Zenrinji (禅林寺), is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan’s Jōdo-shū…
Shrines & Temples Kiyomizu Temple Temple in the Higashiyama District dating back to the late 8th century and famous for its views of the city (especially at night). It is one of the 17 Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1944.
