Zazen, the Buddhist meditation, are normally practiced by monks as a part of their daily work, but some temples offer an introductory Zazen for anyone who visits the temple. It is mostly held on Sunda [...]

Yakitori, or grilled chiken, are often served in a small restaurant which specialize in it. They open in the evening to catch people on their way home. Red or yellow illuminations, sweet smell, and wh [...]

I grew up near to the Mukomachi Keirin cycle track racing venue, but had never been there before. None of my family and friends haven’t brought me there. I’ve thought that Keirin was more [...]

Omawari is the common name for a train trip which you take a long way around when a more direct route is available, in the Japan Railway (JR) network. Typically, you buy a ticket for minimal fare and [...]

Hiyashiame is a sweet beverage made from barley malt syrup, flavoured with ginger. Suppose that you heat a ginger ale. It will lose gasses off and probably have a taste similar to Hiyashiame. They are [...]

Izasa is a good restaurant to eat Nara’s most popular local delicacy ‘Kakinoha Sushi’ or Sushi wrapped with persimmon leaf. They use leaves of bamboo, persimmon and cherry trees to w [...]