Asia Favorites – Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto, Japan previously home to the nations capital, houses one of the most famous Asian temples, the KiyomizuTemple. Built above Kyoto, the temple has not only fascinating architecture, but spectacular views as well. Comprised of many temples dedicated to different aspects of life, Kiyomizu has much to see for a day trip above Kyoto. The Main Hall of the temple was once a place for risk-takers to test their jumping skills. Traditionally, if a jumper lived, one of his wishes would be granted; note that the Main Hall is dedicated to the goddess of mercy over 40 feet above the ground.

Golfing in Japan

If you’re on a business trip to Japan, chances are, you’ll be playing a round or two of golf, whether you know how to play or not. If you’re a newbie to the game though, don’t worry, English is widely spoken, and many of the courses even offer golfing lessons from English-speaking pros. The game is immensely popular in the country, with over 2,000 golf courses as well as hundreds of driving ranges.