Oura Cathedral. Where the infamous ‘Discovery of the hidden Christians’ unfolded! [Visit Nagasaki’s exotic national treasures! ]

Number one in Japan in both height and volume! Explore Kumano and Wakayama to see the ‘Nachi waterfall’ and to feel holiness of Gods.

The tragedy around Emperor Nintoku’s lover’s jewellery Sawada Toko　’Biso no Nippon: The history of dressing up’

Was Ito Jakuchu from a well off family? Decoding his enigmatic life in 5 key points!

Pearls mistaken as glistening dewdrops on grass Sawada Toko　’Biso no Nippon: The history of dressing up’

To Ibaraki, in search of the roots of Monkfish Hot Pot, which Rosanjin loved! Introducing our hand-picked famous restaurants!

A resting place brimming with kindness. Kyoto ‘Coffee Yamai’ [Kyoto, the city of Chami!]

‘Taiyaki Wakaba’, the famous anko sweet store that legendary Author is raving about!

A pleasant escape from everyday life. ‘Francois kissasitsu’ in Kyoto【Kyoto, the city of Chami.】

Yamashiro Onsen in Kaga, a spa loved by Rosanjin. ‘Kai kaga’ and its pursuit in redefining beauty

How Hasekura Tsunenaga left Europeans speechless – so much that the paper he blew into is still exhibited!?

What is Zen? Ten Questions to explore why the Japanese love Zen.

What is Karesansui? Read on and your view will change completely! Basic Knowledge of Japanese Gardens

Coffee shops and Japanese sweets shops to visit on your trip to Kyoto! A compilation of nine of the best shops in Kyoto that the locals are raving about

Started as a way to ward off epidemics? The history and trivia surrounding the Kyoto Gion matsuri. explained in 3 minutes.

What does “Chami” mean ? Discovering the spirit of tea in Kyoto

Everything you need to know about travelling to Kyoto

The unsung figures behind the Jewels of Heian. By Sawada Toko ’Japanese History of Dressing Up’