Situated in the west of the Japanese Alps, in the north of Gifu prefecture, the Hida (飛騨) region is home…
Marie BorgersApril 30, 2021
Surrounded by a rich natural environment in the heart of the Japanese Alps, the historical district of Takayama (高山) perpetuates…
Marie BorgersApril 30, 2021
It all takes place in Gifu prefecture, in the heart of the Japanese Alps. Far from the urban frenzy, traditional…
Marie BorgersApril 30, 2021
Shimane Prefecture is relatively unknown to foreign visitors. However, I have had the opportunity to visit several times, and it…
ClémentineApril 30, 2021
Despite numerous journeys across Japan and the constant quest to discover more off-the-beaten-track destinations, Tsuwano (津和野) in Shimane Prefecture, was…
ClémentineApril 30, 2021
We came to Shimane Prefecture to explore the former Iwami Ginzan silver mine and the historic village of Tsuwano. However,…
ClémentineApril 30, 2021
Ever since the remote village of Shirakawa-go (白川郷) was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, it has…
Marie BorgersApril 30, 2021
When traveling to a foreign country, you may be faced with several challenges. Among these, you'll be tasked to deal…
ClaudiaApril 23, 2021
In the culture of traditional Japan, the mountains have always held a deeply spiritual connection to the people. There is…
Todd FongApril 21, 2021
