Japan’s southernmost main island, Kyushu, is a land deeply connected to nature. Known for its volcanic terrain, lush forests, ...

She initially considered a park-style graveyard in the Kanto region, but she wanted to respect his dying wish to return to nature and chose the Kyoto temple surrounded by trees. “His burial here ...

Wander through the Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama Love nature? The Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama is a great place to explore in Kyoto with kids. Start your first of 3 days in Kyoto EARLY. Head directly ...

Spring is a magical season when nature awakens in vibrant colors, and the world transforms into a paradise of blooming ...

Kyotoites treasure them as symbols of not only nature but life. Flower-inspired artworks are created in various fields in Kyoto. A Japanese-style painter uses folding fans as canvases. A metal ...

The Satoyama style of living in harmony with nature, and the customs that influenced life in the ancient capital, survive in the mountains north of central Kyoto. Miyama is famous for its ...

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