Callum Howe, Author at VOYAPON

Callum Howe

I’m a freelance writer from sunny Scotland with a love of literature and techno. It’s been around 7 years since my first trip to Japan and life hasn’t been quite the same since. For the past 2 years I’ve been living and working in Tokyo. Through my writing I like to share my fascination for the art, nature, and culture of Japan, old and new.

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Articles by Callum Howe

A 4-day Itinerary in Shimane Prefecture: from Iwami Ginzan to Tsuwano

March 22, 2021 Car Rentals, Castles, Historic Sites, Local Buses, Mountains, Museums & Galleries, Ryokan, Shimane, Sponsored, Taxis

Riding northwards into Shimane Prefecture, I was treated to a whistle-stop tour of what the region had in store for me. The train took me through the ancient samurai towns, forested valleys, and beautiful coastal scenery, which I would be...

Nakamura Brace: A Countryside Comeback in Rural Shimane

March 22, 2021 Accessibility, Historic Sites, Shimane, Sponsored

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, you’ll find the near-death experience of its founder, the regeneration of his ancient countryside hometown, and the improvement of innumerable...

Big City Life and World-class Powder Skiing: A Winter Weekend in Sapporo

February 18, 2021 1 Week, First Time in Japan, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Language, Sapporo, Sashimi, Sponsored, Sushi, Winter, Yakiniku

In olden times, Hokkaido (北海道) was a wild frontier full of danger, adventure, amazing wildlife, and natural beauty. Thankfully, they’ve long since done away with the danger, leaving just the adventure and beauty for us to enjoy. Sapporo (札幌市) is the...

Skiing in Hokkaido: The Best Ski Resorts and Attractions in Asahikawa, Hokkaido

February 18, 2021 Affordable Accommodation, First Time in Japan, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Izakaya, Luxury Accommodation, Mountains, Sake & Alcohol, Skiing & Snowboarding, Sponsored

Even after having lived in Japan for a little over two years, some corners of this fascinating country still seem distant and unknown to me. Until recently, Hokkaido was one of those places — a land of powdered slopes, amazing food,...