Mikou walks to a taxi to perform in the Higashi Chaya District. But these districts also include run-of-the-mill residents who often find their lives disrupted by a flood of tourists on foot and ...

One of the things to do in Kyoto is a stroll through the Gion entertainment district and visit to the ... Like many old Japanese cities, Kanazawa also has a Geisha district called Higashi Chaya ...

Core Kyoto narrator Gary Tegler gets a close-up look at the Gion Matsuri, which began over 1,000 years ago, as he unravels the mystery of the decorations and meets the foreign volunteers.

Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan's civilization dates as far back as 30,000 years. Today, the archipelago seamlessly blends its rich history with its ultra-modern present. And while its ...

Yasaka Shrine , once called Gion Shrine , is a Shinto shrine in the Gion District of Kyoto, Japan. Situated at the east end of Shijō-dōri, the shrine includes several buildings, including gates, a ...

Kyle Harris Higashioka, a Japanese-American professional baseball catcher, is currently a key player for the San Diego Padres in Major League Baseball (MLB). Hailing from Huntington Beach ...

Kyle Harris Higashioka, nicknamed, “Higgy”, is a newcomer to the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2024. Hailing from Huntington Beach, California, United States, he was the ...

If you’re trying to decide whether to visit Japan in November, then you really should go ahead and book that trip. November is one of the very best times of the year to visit Japan, thanks in no small ...

Yanagawa Dam is an earthfill dam located in Chiba Prefecture in Japan. The dam is used for flood control. The catchment area of the dam is 11.4 km2. The dam impounds about 16 ha of land when full and ...

A large commercial facility located in front of JR Osaka Station. It is one of the main Yodobashi Camera stores, with additional floors dedicated to fashion stores and restaurants. Yodobashi Umeda was ...