Before graduating from Waseda University in autumn 2024, I had just enough time to commit to one sotsugyou ryokou 卒業旅行…
Paul James LeahyDecember 19, 2024
It is Christmas season all around the world — and also in Japan! Even though Japan is not traditionally a…
Claudia MitsuboriDecember 12, 2024
Akita Prefecture, located in the northern Tohoku region of Japan, is not only known for its stunning natural beauty and…
Paul McInnesDecember 10, 2024
This month in our My Japan series, Voyapon contributor Justin Randall walks us through a week in his life in…
Justin RandallDecember 5, 2024
Akita Prefecture, located in the northern Tohoku region of Japan, is known not only for its natural beauty but also…
Paul McInnesDecember 3, 2024
Welcome to the latest installment of Voyapon’s new (ish) series where we share some of the best under-the-radar events happening…
Paul McInnesNovember 29, 2024
It is early November and the Tokyo weather has taken an abrupt, and somewhat overdue, turn toward the autumnal. The…
Richard Koyama-DanielsNovember 28, 2024
Kyoto, it can be said, is a complex city. Imbued in tradition and history, it’s also a fascinating and modern…
Paul McInnesNovember 21, 2024
Hi everyone. Let me share a peek into my daily life for Voyapon readers as part of the My Japan…
Toshiko SakuraiNovember 19, 2024
Wellness and self-care are concepts that have recently become associated with upscale spas and luxury resorts offering epicurean amenities and…
Todd FongNovember 18, 2024
In the social media-fueled new world of tourism, we are tempted to hurry from one Instagrammable spot to the next,…
Todd FongNovember 11, 2024
From very reasonably priced breakfasts and lunch time set meals to blockbuster gut-busting dinners, family restaurants are generally brilliant and…
Paul McInnesNovember 8, 2024
Tohoku, a famed region in northern Japan, known for its breathtaking landscapes, historical sites, and deep-rooted traditions, offers a remarkable…
VoyaponNovember 7, 2024
In hindsight, the timing couldn't have been more perfect. Having spent most of the prior week attempting to outmaneuver one…
Todd FongNovember 4, 2024
Welcome to the latest installment of Voyapon’s new series where we highlight a curated list of some under-the-radar events happening…
Paul McInnesOctober 30, 2024
I don’t particularly like new stuff. It makes me sad, for example, to think of factories churning out an ever-growing…
Richard Koyama-DanielsOctober 22, 2024
Dosanko, once defined as the species of horse native to Hokkaido has evolved to a cheerful moniker for the people…
Justin RandallOctober 18, 2024
In autumn 2024, the day that gaming fans had been waiting for finally arrived — the new Nintendo Museum opened…
Yvonne TanakaOctober 16, 2024
When thinking about Halloween in Japan, the first thing that comes to mind is usually the colorful and sometimes spooky…
Claudia MitsuboriOctober 10, 2024
I spent much of my time in Britain, in the latter half of the 1990s, hoisting kegs of real ale…
Richard Koyama-DanielsOctober 8, 2024
Welcome to the first installment of Voyapon's new series where we highlight a curated list of some under-the-radar events happening…
Paul McInnesOctober 4, 2024
A phoenix is rising in the shadow of Osaka, but you'll need to look closely. It rises slowly and deliberately…
Todd FongOctober 1, 2024
Approximately an hour south of Tokyo, Kamakura feels like a world apart. This coastal city, cradled between forested hills and…
Toshiko SakuraiSeptember 26, 2024
I think it was the moment Orochi arrived. A phantasmagorical rendering of the eight-headed, eight-tailed serpent from Shinto myth, cavorting…
David McElhinneySeptember 24, 2024
Welcome to the next installment of Voyapon's My Japan series, in which we introduce you to our more or less…
Yvonne TanakaSeptember 19, 2024
Across many parts of the western world, the bitter gray tedium of winter is made just about bearable by the…
Richard Koyama-DanielsSeptember 13, 2024
"Ah, Barcelona! Olympic Games, Sagrada Familia." An almost unanimous chant uttered by many older Japanese people (old enough to remember…
Toshiko SakuraiSeptember 9, 2024
