ChugokuSightseeingsponsored The Summer Beauty of Korakuen, Okayama’s Premier Japanese Garden Sponsored by Okayama city, Okayama I admit it. By the time I had descended from Okayama Castle after viewing the…Todd FongSeptember 19, 2019
ChugokuSightseeingsponsored Day or Night, Okayama Castle is One of the Most Beautiful Castles in Japan Perched on a hill overlooking the Asahi River, Okayama Castle, also known as "Crow Castle" (烏城 U-jō ) once acted…Todd FongSeptember 18, 2019
activitiesKyushusponsored Experience The Omotenashi of Usa City, Oita Sponsored by Usa city, Oita Although many will come to Usa to visit the glorious Usa Jingu, one should not…Luca DenserSeptember 12, 2019
KansaiSightseeing Bishamondo – Kyoto Culture Without Kyoto Crowds Kyoto. The Old Capital. Its name alone brings to mind thoughts of Japan's rich cultural heritage. The enduring culture found…Luca DenserSeptember 8, 2019
activitiesKyushu Volunteering in Paradise on Ojika Island Travel-based volunteering offers us a chance to experience the world in a unique and affordable way. Not only do we…Luca DenserSeptember 7, 2019
KyushuSightseeingsponsored How To Tour the Wonders of Usa Jingu from Oita Station In one of our previous articles, we had an overview of the astonishing sights of Usa Jingu, Japan's first religious…Luca DenserSeptember 5, 2019
activitiesKyushusponsored Follow the Pilgrimage Path of Mount Omoto to Spiritual Omoto Shrine Usa city (宇佐市), still shrouded in a sleepy haze, is awaken by the signs of the dawn. Soft rain gently…Luca DenserSeptember 4, 2019
KansaiSightseeingsponsored Green Tourism in the rural and historical village of Asuka, Nara Sponsored by Asuka Mura village, Nara Asuka (飛鳥) is a place steeped in history: the first capital of Japan was…Clémentine CintréAugust 23, 2019
KansaiSightseeingsponsored Reliving History in Asuka village, the birthplace of Japan Sponsored by Asuka Mura, Nara. When we talk about Japan's "old capital", most people think of Kyoto. Well-studied people also…Clémentine CintréAugust 23, 2019
accommodationKansaisponsored Find Tranquility on a Farm stay in Asuka Village, Nara Sponsored by Asuka Mura village, Nara Asuka (飛鳥) is a small village located less than 30 kilometers from Nara city.…Clémentine CintréAugust 23, 2019
CultureKyushusponsored Postcards and Pottery: Making Unique Handmade Souvenirs on Ojika Island Sponsored by Ojika Town A visit to Ojika island will certainly reward you with a plethora of stunning scenes of…Luca DenserAugust 6, 2019
KyushuSightseeingsponsored Discover Culture and History in the Backstreets of Ojika Sponsored by Ojika Town It is especially the case in Japanese cities that insight into its culture and history is…Luca DenserAugust 4, 2019
activitiesKyushusponsored Discovering Ojika – An Island Paradise by Bicycle Sponsored by Ojika Town Japan is a nation of islands, nearly 6,800 of them to be exact, of which only…Luca DenserAugust 2, 2019
accommodationKyushusponsored Two Unique Styles of Accommodations on Ojika Island Sponsored by Odika Town Ojika, a picturesque island off the coast of Nagasaki is a lovely destination to escape to,…Luca DenserJuly 31, 2019
accommodationKyushusponsored Seafood and Sumi-e at Shimizu Marine Inn in Saiki Sponsored by Tourism Oita Kamae coastline Along the Bungo Channel, where Pacific Ocean marine currents combine with currents from Seto…Aimée MoribayashiJuly 22, 2019
FoodKyushusponsored Organic and Umami: Culinary Discoveries in Saiki Sponsored by Tourism Oita Discover local organic cuisine in Saiki old town Located in the southeast of Oita prefecture, on…Aimée MoribayashiJuly 20, 2019
FoodKyushusponsored Finding Sushi Paradise at Saiki’s Kamehachi Sponsored by Tourism Oita A Bounty of Seafood in the Bungo Channel Located in the southeast part of Oita Prefecture…Aimée MoribayashiJuly 18, 2019
CultureKyushusponsored Saiki by Bicycle: Samurai and Zen Tea Experiences Sponsored by Tourism Oita Saiki, coastal city in Oita prefecture Located in the southeast part of Oita Prefecture on Kyushu…Aimée MoribayashiJuly 16, 2019
KyushuSightseeingsponsored Oita’s Magical Islands of Cats and Seashells Located on the south east coastline of Oita Prefecture, Fukashima and Yakatajima islands are well-known for their turquoise waters where…Aimée MoribayashiJuly 14, 2019
CultureKyushusponsored Takachiho’s Kagura: An Artistic Story of Japanese Mythology Sponsored by Takachiho Tourist Association While Takachiho is mainly known for its sumptuous gorges and wagyu beef, Japanese mythology lovers…Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozJuly 12, 2019
accommodationKyushusponsored Refined Relaxation at a Luxury Ryokan in Takachiho Sponsored by Takachiho Tourist Association Located south of Fukuoka city between Oita and Kumamoto prefectures on the island of Kyushu,…Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozJuly 10, 2019
FoodKyushusponsored Experience Takachiho Wagyu Beef Sponsored by Takachiho Tourist Association I usually eat little meat, but when I heard about Takachiho beef, one of the…Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozJuly 8, 2019
KyushuSightseeingsponsored Takachiho Gorge: Natural Beauty that Inspired Legends Sponsored by Takachiho Tourist Association While Kumano Kodo is one of the most famous places for pilgrimages in Japan, the…Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozJuly 6, 2019
KyushuSightseeingsponsored Takachiho’s Amano Yasukawara: Where the Sun Disappeared from the Earth Sponsored by Takachiho Tourist Association Located on Japan's southern island of Kyushu, about an hour and 40 minutes east of…Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozJuly 4, 2019
accommodationKyushusponsored Traditional Hospitality at a Sake Producing Farm in Takachiho Sponsored by Takachiho Tourist Association Authentic traditional Japanese family accommodation at a Minshuku Among the types of traditional accommodation that…Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozJuly 2, 2019
activitiesKansai Tunnel Hike on the Old Fukuchiyama Railway! In southern Hyogo Prefecture, between Kobe and Osaka, the old JR Fukuchiyama Line has emerged as a popular hiking trail for adventurous…EimiJune 15, 2019
CultureKyushu Uniting Two Cultures Through Satsuma Ceramics from Kagoshima Miyama, a small town in Kagoshima Prefecture, is home to the sophisticated and beautiful Satsuma ceramics which have over 400…Dagmara KoreckaJune 8, 2019
ChubuSightseeing Narai Post Town – Explore an old post town of the Nakasendo Highway Narai (Narai-juku) is a post town found along the Nakasendo Highway, one of the main inland routes connecting Kyoto and Edo…Kylie PlesterJune 1, 2019