Louise George Kittaka

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Charitable organizations in Kansai that need your support

They say charity begins at home: Here are a number of Kansai-based NPOs, charities and organizations...

Travel

Falling for Autumn in Ibaraki

For a memorable autumn getaway filled with fall foliage and stunning seascapes, head for the mountains...

Travel

Shizuoka Spring Getaway

Discover the charms of Atami for a spring seaside escape. The coastal town of Atami has...

Food & Drink

Obento—Japan’s Edible Art

Where Japan’s famous lunchbox came from, and tips on making yours into a work of art.

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New Perspectives on Old Traditions: Kyoto’s Geisha Today

A peek inside the world of a modern geisha and where to go in Kyoto to...