Little Kyoto towns in Kyushu

There are a lot of places nicknamed "Little Kyoto" throughout Japan. They are so called because they convey the atmosphere of Ky...

Owl Forest at Huis Ten Bosch

The first-ever establishment where one can come near or even touch owls in Nagasaki is now here! Owls usually have a shrewd and ...

Plum Blossom Season: Festivals and More!

Among the many flowers which bloom in Japan, one of the most loved is the ume or plum blossoms, whose appearanc...

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