The history board game “Scholars with Swords,” set against the backdrop of the Imjin War, is a game created by Park Sang-jun, operated by the “Play History Classroom.” Based on the Japanese invasion of Korea during the Imjin War of the Joseon Dynasty, this board game has a feel similar to a kind of war simulation. “The Internal and External ...
South Korea and Japan are often referred to as “close yet distant countries.” Geographically close and sharing cultural similarities, they can also feel psychologically distant from each other. In that sense, one might consider South Korea and Japan to be countries that are truly close yet distant. Author “Hanmin” delves into the comparison of these two close yet distant countries ...
Hosaka Yuji is currently serving as a professor at. Sejong University’s College of Ocean Humanities. He graduated from the University of Tokyo and. completed his master’s and doctoral degrees at Korea’s Korea University. In 2003, he naturalized as a citizen of the Republic of Korea. He is now well known as an expert in Korean-Japanese relations. Despite being Japanese, Hosaka ...
In Kyoto’s Arashiyama, there are various attractions to explore. Crossing the Katsura River, you’ll find Torokko trains, Tenryuji Temple, Togetsukyo Bridge, and other tourist spots. In the southern mountains of Arashiyama, there’s a place where you can encounter wild monkeys known as Monkey Park, named “Iwatayama.” “Kyoto Arashiyama Monkey Park, Iwatayama” Located atop Mt. Iwata in Kyoto, this resting place ...
After taking the Torokko train from Kyoto Saga Station and returning to Arashiyama Station, I explored Ogurayama Pond and naturally passed through the bamboo forest. As I walked through the highlighted bamboo forest in the Arashiyama area, lunchtime approached. Before arriving in Arashiyama, I had listed a few restaurants to check out, and I decided to visit the restaurant “Kijuro,” ...
After taking the Torokko Train from Kyoto Saga Station to Kameoka Station, I returned from Kameoka Station to Arashiyama Station. Upon returning to Arashiyama Station, I found myself at “Torokko Arashiyama Station,” a place I had passed by during a previous Kyoto trip. Exiting Torokko Arashiyama Station, you can find a small pond nearby. While not an extraordinary pond, it ...
Kyoto is a vast area with various tourist attractions scattered around. Among them, notable areas include Kiyomizu-dera, Gion district, the region around Fushimi Inari Shrine, and especially the Arashiyama area. Arashiyama stands out as a densely packed tourist destination, making it convenient for planning an efficient itinerary. The Torokko Train, a tourist train, along with the Bamboo Grove, Tenryuji Temple, ...
Having completed the itinerary for the first day of my Japan trip, I moved on to the second day. The second day’s schedule involved finishing breakfast at the hotel and then heading to Arashiyama through Kyoto Station. Since the optimal way to get to Arashiyama was by using the Kyoto train, I naturally made my way to Kyoto Station. Kyoto ...
During a recent visit to a nearby Aladdin used bookstore, I came across a book titled “25 Regrets When Facing Death: Insights from a Hospice Specialist Who Witnessed 1,000 Deaths.” Intrigued by the title, I decided to purchase the book, especially since it was priced at only 1,000 won, making it an affordable choice. “Hospice Care for Those Facing Death” ...
Kyoto’s Nishiki Market, known as the Kitchen of Kyoto, offers a diverse array of foods and ingredients for sale. While you can purchase ready-to-eat foods from the market, there are also restaurants within the market where you can enjoy a meal. Upon arriving in Kyoto, we decided to have our first dinner at Nishiki Market. Given the rainy weather, visiting ...
In Japan, various castles offer a glimpse into the past, with many well-preserved from the era of the feudal lords. While some have been restored, there are still many original castles to explore throughout Japan. Although it has been previously featured in Korea, a recent article on BBC News reintroduced Ōzu Castle’s “Castle Stay” in Japan. “Lodging at Ōzu Castle ...
After exploring Kiyomizu-dera, we headed to Nishiki Market for our evening meal. On our way down from Kiyomizu-dera, we opted for a taxi, and fortunately, we found one that could accommodate all five of us at once. Although the taxi fare was relatively high, splitting it among five people made it quite manageable. As soon as we boarded the taxi, ...