CultureThings to Know Death in Japan: Spirituality and Culture Death. That mystery yet to be solved. That unanswered phenomenon that all cultures try to understand. The path to the…Maria PeñascalMay 26, 2021
FoodKanto Taishakuten-Sando: A Retro Take on Tokyo Street Food Japan is home to some of the world’s greatest street food — it’s hardly a secret to anyone interested in the…Abigail SmathersMay 20, 2021
ActivitiesHokkaidoSightseeing The Most Beautiful National Parks to Visit in Eastern Hokkaido At the boundaries of the Japanese archipelago, Hokkaido (北海道), whose kanji means “Path to the Northern Sea” is the northernmost…Marie BorgersMay 14, 2021
AccommodationActivitiesPop CultureThings to Know Manga Cafe: A Cheap Stay Where You Can Read Manga It is undeniable that manga is one of the most popular Japanese cultural phenomena inside and outside the country. Throughout…Lucia TsujiguchiMay 13, 2021
ChubuFoodSponsored Local Gastronomy in the “Satoyama” of Hida Takayama It all takes place in Gifu prefecture, in the heart of the Japanese Alps. Far from the urban frenzy, traditional…Marie BorgersApril 30, 2021
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Takayama, an Enduring Landscape of Authentic Japan 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
ChubuCultureSponsored Hida, a Historical Valley of Japanese Traditions 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
ActivitiesChubuSponsored Ecotourism and Beauty Baths in Gero Onsen and Kanayama Nestled in the mountains of Gifu prefecture, Gero Onsen (下呂温泉) is one of Japan’s top three hot spring destinations. Its…Marie BorgersApril 30, 2021
AccommodationActivitiesChugokuSightseeingSponsored Iwami Ginzan: A Former Mining Region Where Preserving Tradition Has Become A Way Of Life Shimane Prefecture is relatively unknown to foreign visitors. However, I have had the opportunity to visit several times, and it…Clémentine CintréApril 30, 2021
AccommodationChugokuShoppingSponsored Tsuwano: Discover Real Japan in the Iwami Region 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…Clémentine CintréApril 30, 2021
ChugokuSightseeingSponsored A Short Road Trip Along The Sea of Japan in Iwami We came to Shimane Prefecture to explore the former Iwami Ginzan silver mine and the historic village of Tsuwano. However,…Clémentine CintréApril 30, 2021
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Shirakawa-go, a World Heritage Mountain Village 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
Things to Know Guide to Japanese Yen: What Is It, How to Pay, and Where to Exchange in Japan? When traveling to a foreign country, you may be faced with several challenges. Among these, you'll be tasked to deal…Claudia MitsuboriApril 23, 2021
AccommodationActivitiesChubuSightseeingSponsored How to Spend a Family Holiday in Hamamatsu City As the world begins its slow return to relative normalcy, you may be one of many ready to scratch that…Todd FongApril 21, 2021
AccommodationActivitiesChubuCultureFoodSightseeingSponsored Traditional Japanese Experiences in Hamamatsu, Close to Tokyo and Kyoto In the culture of traditional Japan, the mountains have always held a deeply spiritual connection to the people. There is…Todd FongApril 21, 2021
CultureThings to Know The Difference Between Temples and Shrines in Japan There are two majority religions in Japan, Shinto and Buddhism, which are part of Japanese people's daily lives. Religion and…Gaël FaulconnierApril 17, 2021
KyushuSightseeingSponsored Discover the Magaibutsu Buddhist Carvings of Bungo-ono in Oita, Kyushu Sponsored by Tourism Oita Scattered across the Ono River Valley in Oita Prefecture are hundreds of magaibutsu Buddhist figures carved…Derek YamashitaApril 15, 2021
Things to Know Japan Time Zones and Why the Country Doesn’t Have Daylight Savings What time is it in Japan, the land of the rising sun? What is the time difference between its neighbors…Marie BorgersApril 14, 2021
Things to Know Typhoons in Japan: The History and What To Do in an Event of a Typhoon On Saturday, October 12, 2019, Typhoon Hagibis made landfall in central Japan. Outlets such as Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) had…Richard MilnerApril 12, 2021
ActivitiesEventsKanto The Chichibu Spring Flower Festival Close to Tokyo On the warm weekend nights of Japanese summers, the skies are lit up with awe-inspiring bursts of fireworks, some displays…Todd FongApril 10, 2021
FoodThings to Know How to Make the Fluffy Japanese Pancakes? When you are strolling around in Japan and are looking for cafés for a break, you usually can't avoid stumbling…Claudia MitsuboriApril 9, 2021
ActivitiesEventsKantoSightseeing Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival: The Winter Sakura When I came to Japan with my Working Holiday visa in March 2019, sakura blossoms were about to bloom. The…Maria PeñascalApril 2, 2021
ActivitiesKanto Small Worlds Tokyo: Dive into the Fabulous World of Miniatures Traveling in Japan allows you to immerse yourself in a wide variety of worlds, whether in the traditional or modern…Claudia MitsuboriApril 1, 2021
CultureThings to Know Japanese Spring: The Difference Between Ume, Momo, and Sakura Blossom Spring is a wonderful time for nature lovers. Trees blossom with flowers, landscapes turn green, and we switch our heavy…Maria PeñascalMarch 25, 2021
Things to Know What Are The Most Popular First Names In Japan? In Japan, names are very important and, for many parents, choosing the right first name is a way of expressing…Marie BorgersMarch 24, 2021
AccommodationActivitiesChugokuSponsored A 4-day Itinerary in Shimane Prefecture: from Iwami Ginzan to Tsuwano Riding northwards into Shimane Prefecture, I was treated to a whistle-stop tour of what the region had in store for…Callum HoweMarch 22, 2021
ChugokuSponsoredThings to Know Nakamura Brace: A Countryside Comeback in Rural Shimane The story of Japanese prosthetics manufacturer Nakamura Brace (中村ブレイス) is made up of a multitude of comebacks. Among its episodes,…Callum HoweMarch 22, 2021
AccommodationChubuFoodSponsored Homestyle Hospitality at Accommodations in Iiyama City One of the reasons I enjoy escaping from the confines of the big city is to remind myself of the…Todd FongMarch 20, 2021