Burcu Basar, Author at VOYAPON

Burcu Basar

I am Burcu, originally from Istanbul, Turkey, and living in Tokyo since 2019. I work full time at a research institute in Tokyo and also hold a visiting lecturer position. When I am not working, I can often be found in national parks across Japan, usually taking far too many photos. The two things I love most about Japan are its nature and its intriguingly dark literature.

15 articles

Articles by Burcu Basar

Explore Kyushu: The Adventure Wonderland of Japan

March 4, 2024 Beaches & Islands, Culture, Cycling, Historic Sites, Kyushu, Sponsored, Temples & Shrines

Between you and me, if I had to pick only one island in Japan to visit for the rest of my days, it would be Kyushu. It is an island with pristine nature, outstanding cuisine, vivid daily and cultural life,...

Yaeyama Islands: Three Close Encounters with the Unique Nature and Culture of Okinawa

February 28, 2023 Beaches & Islands, Ferries, Hiking, Kyushu, Luxury Accommodation, National Parks, Okinawa, Okinawa, Okinawa, Sponsored

On the southernmost part of Japan lies a group of 23 islands called Yaeyama (八重山列島) where the mangrove forests and jungles dominate the otherworldly landscape guarded by mesmerizingly blue waters. It is a place where the animals, including endemic species, live...

Man and women walking in Gizan Onsen Japan

Luxurious Escapades: How to Explore 5 Prefectures in 7 Days from Tohoku’s North to South

February 10, 2023 Akita, Aomori, Autumn Leaves, Culture, Miyagi, Ryokan, Sponsored, Summer Festivals, Temples & Shrines, Yamagata

The Tohoku region, tucked between the geographically largest region of Japan, Hokkaido, and the country’s most populated region, Kanto, carries a sense of enigma for most visitors to Japan. Often praised for its mystical natural beauty, the region, which entails...