"Kenninji Temple" in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto that conveys Zen. The temple opened by Eisai, a monk who has been trained in China, is still loved by many tourists even now, more than 800 years ago. Visiting the simple and sophisticated precincts of a Zen temple is like purifying your heart. There are plenty of spots where you can shoot, such as … [Read more...] about Kennin-ji (The Oldest Zen Temple), Kyoto
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SUWA Garasu no Sato (Glass Museum), Nagano
Lake Suwa, a beautiful sightseeing spot in Nagano Prefecture. There is "SUWA Garasu no Sato" (Glass Museum) in the immediate vicinity. It is a glass amusement park with a select shop with about 10,000 glass products and a museum. "SUWA Garasu no Sato" has the world's largest crystal ball and you can experience glass crafts. There are many works by famous glass craftsmen in the … [Read more...] about SUWA Garasu no Sato (Glass Museum), Nagano
Food sample crafting (Yamato Sample), Tokyo
Yamato Sample Manufactory is a spot (experience classroom) where you can experience producing food samples in Toshima-ku, Tokyo. You can experience making parfaits using gelatin and silicon, and making tempura with wax. In order to experience, advance reservations are required from the reservation form on the official website. To access the Yamato Sample Factory from Tokyo … [Read more...] about Food sample crafting (Yamato Sample), Tokyo
CUPNOODLES MUSEUM, Osaka
It has been 60 years since Nissin Foods launched the world's first instant noodle “chicken ramen”. In the birthplace of Ikeda, Osaka Prefecture, there is a hands-on food education museum “Cup Noodle Museum Osaka Ikeda” (former name: Ando Momofuku Memorial Museum Osaka Ikeda). There is no reservation here, so you can learn your own cup noodle making experience and the history of … [Read more...] about CUPNOODLES MUSEUM, Osaka
Yoshinogari Iseki (Yoshinogari Ruins), Saga
Yamatai-koku is a vassal state which is mentioned in Gishiwajinden ('Worenchuan' [the account of the people of 'Wa'] in "Wei chih" [The History of the Wei Dynasty]). When the village as described in it was excavated in "Yoshinogari Iseki" (Yoshinogari Ruins), the whole country became a fuss about this topic. There is a country here for a long period from the 3rd century BC to … [Read more...] about Yoshinogari Iseki (Yoshinogari Ruins), Saga
Ameshin – Amezaiku (Sculptured Candy), Tokyo
"Ameshin" is a shop of Japanese traditional craft, "Amezaiku" (sculptured candy), in Asakusa. You can enjoy amezaiku demonstrations and make amezaiku in a modern Japanese atmosphere. In Japan, amezaiku is thought to have been performed since the 8th century. In the Edo period, amezaiku craftsmen already existed, and they began to sell around the streets of Edo and have become … [Read more...] about Ameshin – Amezaiku (Sculptured Candy), Tokyo
Naruto no Uzushio (Naruto whirlpools), Tokushima
Naruto, Tokushima, where you can see the “big whirlpools” is a perfect destination for travelers who love nature. Take a boat and see the powerful whirlpools up close, or watch the whirlpools through the glass from 45 meters above sea level. Let's enjoy the world-famous scenery in various ways. Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture is a place where you can see the powerful … [Read more...] about Naruto no Uzushio (Naruto whirlpools), Tokushima
The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living (Kurashi-no-Konjakukan), Osaka
"The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living" (Kurashi-no-Konjakukan) is located in the center of Osaka, just 2 subway stations from Umeda. Located at the edge of Tenjinbashisuji shopping street, the longest in Japan. If you get tired of the city or are wondering "Where do you want to go today?" The real feeling of the streets of the Edo period is beyond imagination! It is a popular … [Read more...] about The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living (Kurashi-no-Konjakukan), Osaka
Samurai Kembu Theater, Kyoto
In the past, Samurai was said to have danced with a sword and a fan for spiritual unity and inspiration before the battle. The Samurai Kembu Theater opened in 2014 to promote the sword dance experience for foreigners that began in the local Otsu City, where the master of the sword dance school “Seiga style”, Magari Ouga. You can actually experience it. In addition to the Otsu … [Read more...] about Samurai Kembu Theater, Kyoto
Ninja Museum, Mie
Do you know Iga Ninja? They were ninja who had a base in Iga City, Mie Prefecture, and they were ninjas who were excellent in body surgery through rigorous training since childhood. Today, Ueno Park in Iga City has a museum that conveys the culture of the ninjas. Isn't ninja a fictional entity? Maybe there are people who say. However, if you visit Iga Ninja Village even if you … [Read more...] about Ninja Museum, Mie