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Jodogahama: A Visit to the Pristine Miyako Coast

As we drove along the coast to Jodogahama Beach, Iwate Prefecture, I could catch glimpses of the ocean between the sparse patches of trees that lined the road. From a distance the sea always looks a uniform pale blue, stretching out to the horizon. Yet, upon closer inspection,…

June 23, 2017

Posted by Meghalee Goswami

Enjoy feudal Japan with Maruoka Castle in Fukui

One of the main reasons behind my visit to Fukui was to get a closer look into the rich history of Japan. So, I listed down all the castles and historical monuments that aroused my interest. Although, due to the shortage of time I could…

June 21, 2017

Exploring Taketomi by Water Buffalo Cart at Taketomi island, Okinawa

Posted by Hazel Taylor

Traveling Back in Time on Taketomi Island, Okinawa

Taketomi Island (Okinawa Prefecture) is a tiny yet amazing land, transporting you back to older and simpler times in a traditional Ryukyu village. Thanks to preservation efforts, we can now witness and interact with a whole island that is almost entirely comprised of traditional style, one…

June 19, 2017

Posted by Voyapon

Enjoy a Cycling Tour in Rural Japan, Hida Furukawa (Gifu)

Sponsored by Hida City Hida Furukawa, a small town 40km away from Takayama, is located in the Japanese Alps. The town rests at the foot of the mountains, and the edge of a beautiful river, and has many attractive scenery, beautiful rice fields, and old town streets. This…

June 19, 2017

Posted by Eimi

Tadao Ando’s Ayabe Community Center, Northern Kyoto

Many visitors come to Japan with one thing in mind – architecture. Japanese architects are famous throughout the world for their ambitious experimentation and ability to blend opposing aesthetics seamlessly. They are also renowned for being incredibly contemporary, whilst at the same time honoring centuries…

June 17, 2017

Takekura inn is located in Hida city, Gifu prefecture.

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Stay in Tanekura Inn, in the heart of the Japanese Alps

Sponsored by Hida City Sleeping in the countryside, surrounded by wild nature is possible! The village of Tanekura is a small rustic hamlet perched in the Japanese Alps. This small town located in the prefecture of Gifu could be your dream destination: The Tanekura Inn. Tanekura, like other…

June 16, 2017

Oura Catholic Church - The Oldest Church in Japan?

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The Oura Catholic Church, Nagasaki:

Signs of Nagasaki’s historical and contemporary Christian presence are dotted throughout the city. Arguably, the best place to experience this history is at the Oura Catholic Church in Oura, South Nagasaki. Where is the Church and When Was it Built? Built in traditional Catholic-gothic style,…

June 15, 2017

Posted by Voyapon

Hida Furukawa : Take A Walk in this Old Town, Wearing a Kimono

Sponsored by Hida City Only a 15 minute train ride from Takayama, Hida Furukawa is a historical town in Hida city that’s worth visiting. You can see this authentic and charming village, and also have the chance to see the thousands of carp swimming in the small canals throughout the…

June 14, 2017

Reclining Buddha in a Temple in Shimabara, Kotoji Temple

Posted by Ethan Cookman

Reclining Buddha at Kotoji Temple, Shimabara

Buddhism has existed for millennia. Its tenets have traveled far: from India through to Southeast Asia and the islands of Australasia, and north and east through Pakistan and out through China into Japan. Along the way and over the years, cross-cultural contemporaries altered the forms…

June 13, 2017

toyama black ramen at taiki is a delight to the tastebuds!

Posted by Nina Cataldo

Toyama’s Famous Black Ramen at Taiki

Ramen has long been one of Japan’s staple foods. From early mornings to late nights, it’s a favored comfort food for all kinds of people, in all types of conditions. Its preparation and flavors also vary uniquely from region to region, which locals often take pride in.…

June 11, 2017

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