Pilgrimage to Ancient Temples in Kansai
The term “ancient temple” means an old temple with a long history, and there are many ancient temples in the Kansai area. I’d like to […]
各地の紹介 PLACES
Flowers of Cosmos and Buckwheat
There is a cosmos garden along Mukogawa River which flows through Amagasaki City in Hyogo Prefecture. The garden located on the riverside has an area […]
Waterfall in Minoo
Minoo City is located in the northern part of Osaka Prefecture, and has been grown as a commuter town of Osaka City. When speaking of […]
Arima Hot Spring
Arima Hot Spring is located in the northern part of Kobe City, and is one of the oldest hot springs in Japan. Japanese mythology says […]
Rainy Days
When rain falls, the wind also blows, and so it is difficult to take photos. But, there are gentle scenes which can be taken only […]
Sankyubashisuji Street at Night and Day
Although I reported on this street before, Sankyubashisuji Street is located between Midosuji and Sakaisuji Boulevards, which are in the center of Osaka City, running […]
Night View
Even if a daytime view goes unnoticed, the same view gives us some impression in the nighttime. This time, I show you such night views. […]
Fushimi in Kyoto, Sightseeing from Boat
Jikkoku-bune (10 koku boat) was a transport boat used in the Edo era, transporting sake, rice, or passengers from Fushimi (Kyoto) to Osaka. The word […]
Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farm Houses (3)
11. This is a farmer’s house, built in about the mid-18th century, in a deep-snow district (the snow lay 2 meters or more) in Japan. […]
Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farm Houses (2)
6. Next, Magariya from the Nambu area (Iwate Prefecture). The Japanese term Magariya is an L-shaped house (or, literally, “bent house”) in which a stable […]