One of Japan’s most impressive night illumination festivals is held in the Kansai region: Kobe Luminarie (神戸ルミナリエ). Although the event…
Clémentine CintréJune 24, 2022
Shimane Prefecture is relatively unknown to foreign visitors. However, I have had the opportunity to visit several times, and it…
Clémentine CintréApril 30, 2021
We came to Shimane Prefecture to explore the former Iwami Ginzan silver mine and the historic village of Tsuwano. However,…
Clémentine CintréApril 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…
Clémentine CintréApril 30, 2021
The island of Manabeshima (真鍋島), in Okayama Prefecture (岡山県), is a place in Japan that I have dreamed of visiting…
Clémentine CintréMarch 18, 2021
The Kii Peninsula (紀伊半島) is a vast region that extends across the prefectures of Nara (奈良), Wakayama (和歌山) and Mie…
Clémentine CintréMarch 4, 2021
Shigaraki (信楽町) is a village in Shiga Prefecture (滋賀県), east of Kyoto. The Prefecture is not only home to the…
Clémentine CintréMarch 16, 2020
sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters Situated in Kumamoto Prefecture on the old Buzen Kaido road linking northern and southern…
Clémentine CintréNovember 28, 2019
Nankan, in northern Kumamoto Prefecture, is in the district of Tamana. Although it’s a small town, it has gained a…
Clémentine CintréNovember 28, 2019
sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters When we travel, we often stay in hotels and hostels, but these styles of…
Clémentine CintréNovember 28, 2019
During my stay in Tamana, Northern Kumamoto Prefecture, I had the opportunity to visit two businesses which, despite their differences,…
Clémentine CintréNovember 28, 2019
sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters Japanese fruits are famous for being as beautiful as they are delicious, and the…
Clémentine CintréNovember 28, 2019
I had several opportunities to stay in Japanese ryokan, and I can say that these traditional inns are the epitome…
Clémentine CintréNovember 28, 2019
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
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
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
Of those who come to Matsue in the San'in Chuo Region, most are here to see the famous Matsue "Black…
Clémentine CintréJanuary 12, 2019
Sponsored by Nakaumi Shinjiko Daisen DMO Let's suppose you came to the San'in Chuo Region of Shimane and Tottori Prefectures to…
Clémentine CintréJanuary 11, 2019
Sponsored by Nakaumi Shinjiko Daisen DMO The San'in Chuo Region which includes Tottori and Shimane prefectures, is easily accessible from…
Clémentine CintréJanuary 9, 2019
Japan is a land rich in myths, and the popular saying among the Japanese is that 8 million kami (Shinto…
Clémentine CintréJanuary 6, 2019
Art and nature have always gone hand-in-hand, nature being the inspiration for many artists and their work. When you bring…
Clémentine CintréJanuary 4, 2019
Karasuma Bar Yokocho opened its doors in the heart of Kyoto in 2017, mixing the izakaya culture, tapas, and drinking…
Clémentine CintréAugust 31, 2018
Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. Chichibu (秩父), in Saitama Prefecture, is an ideal destination to get away from Tokyo's urban…
Clémentine CintréMarch 27, 2018
Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. A stay at the Sunshine City Prince Hotel offers a great opportunity to enjoy an…
Clémentine CintréMarch 26, 2018
Located just 45 minutes from Seibu Shinjuku Station, Kawagoe (川 越) is nicknamed "Little Edo" - or "Koedo" (小江戸) in…
Clémentine CintréMarch 25, 2018
Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourism Association Enoshima (江の島) ,very close to Tokyo, is an ideal destination for a getaway place…
Clémentine CintréMarch 23, 2018
Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourism Organization Fujisawa is known for its shrine and as one of the post towns along…
Clémentine CintréMarch 22, 2018
