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Ikedaya Hana no Mai: the Restaurant that Re-creates the Time of the Shinsengumi By Ruxandra Tarca

Are you a Shinsengumi fan? Are you dreaming of having a unique Shinsengumi experience? Then Ikedaya Hana no Mai could be exactly what you are looking for....

Juuni-Hitoe: Refinement in Twelve Layers By Ruxandra Tarca

Nowadays, when thinking about Japan and fashion, we are immediately thinking of Harajuku....

Tenryu-ji, the Temple of the Heavenly Dragon By Ruxandra Tarca

Tenryu-ji was the place where I finally understood why the Japanese people love contemplating nature since very ancient times. ...

Gio-ji Temple, the Green Haven of Kyoto By Ruxandra Tarca

If I were to describe Gio-ji temple in just two words, those words would be calm and tranquility....

Nijo Castle’s Powerful Imagery from the Early Edo Period By Monica Tarca

The 400+ years old Nijo Castle was one of the sweetest surprises I found in Kyoto. ...

Nihon Minkaen, A Picturesque Drop on an Urban Canvas By Ruxandra Tarca

The indescribable beauty of the historical Japanese countryside landscape is a must see for anyone. And if you are among those who don’t have enough time to explore the Kiso Valley or other regions full of history and natural beauty, rest assured. You can do this even from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. It only takes about one-hour train ride from the capital, to visit Nihon Minkaen (Japan Open-air Folk House Museum)....