The city of Kurashiki, in Okayama Prefecture, was once a bustling trade town during the Edo period. The traditional buildings, concentrated along the willow-lined Kurashiki River, have been preserved in…
Okayama is best known as the home of Momotaro, a beloved folktale about a boy born from a peach. But the prefecture is also the birthplace of Japanese denim. In…
On the northern edge of Kyushu lies Mojiko—an international trade port that opened in 1889. Today, the area is preserved as a historical district, offering visitors the chance to step…
If you’ve ever looked up Kyoto on social media, chances are you’ve scrolled through a dozen pictures of people posing in a traditional-looking street with a tall pagoda in the…
The Fushimi area in southern Kyoto is one of Japan’s major sake production sites. Located at the junction of the Uji, Katsura, and Kamo Rivers, it’s blessed with high-quality springs…
Magazine Street is one of the most well-known thoroughfares in New Orleans. It dates back to the early days of the city’s expansion, when it became home to various shops.…
This article is available offline on GPSmyCity. Download the app for GPS-assisted directions to all the attractions featured. If you’re a fan of beautiful old houses, then the New Orleans…
The French Quarter is undoubtedly New Orleans’ most famous neighborhood, best known for its nightlife and Carnival season activities. But it’s also the oldest; the entire area, which spans 0.6…
This article is available offline on GPSmyCity. Download the app for GPS-assisted directions to all the attractions mentioned. “If ever I should wish for a retreat whither I might steal from…
This article is available offline on GPSmyCity app. Download the app to get GPS-assisted directions to all the attractions featured. When Amy Sherman-Palladino first pitched a TV show about a…
This article is available offline on GPSmyCity. Download the app for GPS-assisted directions to all the attractions featured. “Please visit Miyazaki again,” a sign reads at the entrance to the…