As the capital of Niigata Prefecture northwest of Fukushima, Niigata City sits on the west coast of Japan. The city…
Richard MilnerFebruary 10, 2021
Sponsored by Kyushu District Transport Bureau Japan’s mountainous landscape is made up of rich, volcanic soil which, combined with innovation…
Mark WebsterJanuary 15, 2020
Sponsored by Odika Town Ojika, a picturesque island off the coast of Nagasaki is a lovely destination to escape to,…
Luca DenserJuly 31, 2019
Standing under the yellow canopy of beech trees on the Shin-etsu Trail as I lifted my camera to my eye,…
Todd FongNovember 23, 2018
Sponsored by Daisen Town. Rising up above the Sea of Japan in Tottori Prefecture, Mt Daisen is a sacred mountain…
Marion PontNovember 21, 2018
Sponsored by Nakatsugawa city. Zen is probably one of the most illustrious Japanese philosophies. Synonymous with rest or well-being for…
LéoOctober 29, 2018
Sponsored by Kyushu Tourism Board. Kyushu, the southernmost among Japan's four main islands, is not the most popular destination for…
Marion PontOctober 18, 2018
Sponsored by Tourism Oita. In Japan, there are traditional Japanese inns, so-called ryokan. They offer us a gorgeous experience to…
Benoit TerreauOctober 2, 2018
Sponsored by Takahama Town Although I'm convinced that you can arrive in Takahama without any prior planning and still having…
Emiliano DeSantiagoSeptember 7, 2018
Mount Hiei (比叡山) is a 841-meter-high mountain on the border of Kyoto and Shiga Prefectures. With a very long and renowed history,…
Luka JacksonJune 21, 2018
Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation Daikozenji Temple (大興善寺) in Saga Prefecture, established in the early 9th century, is also the…
Alix DurantouJanuary 15, 2018
Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. Omihachiman is a small town on the east shore of Lake Biwa, between Kyoto and…
Clémentine CintréJanuary 13, 2018
Sponsored by Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation Kunenan is a former private residence with a splendid 6800 m² garden located in Kanzaki,…
Alix DurantouJanuary 11, 2018
Green tea, one of the most popular beverages in Japan, has become a worldwide phenomenon in the past decades. Praised…
AmyMay 5, 2017
Kobe Shushinkan Brewery (神戸酒心館) is one of the favorite places that I like to show visiting friends and family. Situated…
Kelly NagataApril 9, 2017
Sokushinbutsu (即身仏) refers to the practice of self-mummification followed by a mountainous dwelling sect of Buddhist monks called Shugen-do. The…
Ryann OverbayMarch 20, 2017
Sponsored by Sado city Sado Island is a beautiful island off the coast of Niigata, in Japan. The island…
Vicky TaylorFebruary 13, 2017
Sponsored by Izumi City If you have always dreamed about wearing a kimono and/or attending a Tea Ceremony, no…
Mathilde HeidaryJanuary 29, 2017
Perhaps Nara's most overlooked temple, yet a haven for tea ceremony fanatics is the Zen temple Jiko-in in Yamatokoriyama to…
Brian KoldMay 25, 2016
This article takes a deeper look into the Japanese word of "genki", a concept that can be traced back to…
Kelly NagataMay 17, 2016
Kencho-ji Temple is the hallmark of Kamakura. Founded by a Chinese Zen master, the temple has survived fires and several…
Geoffrey SmithMay 3, 2016
A favourite spot for locals, Ohori Park is a scenic spot to escape from the busy city.
Lauren LewisApril 16, 2016
Jotenji temple in Fukuoka offers visitors a dose of peace and tranquility in the midst of one of the most…
Lauren LewisApril 3, 2016
Discover the difference between Japanese "Wagashi" sweets and western treats. Whatever the grain, whether wheat or rice, sweets of any…
Connor LawlessFebruary 15, 2016
Staying at a Zen buddhist temple in Nagano as a volunteer. A one in a lifetime experience to escape the…
Ozgun OzalayDecember 23, 2015
