Clémentine Sandner, Author at VOYAPON

Clémentine Sandner

Designer and kimono upcycler from France, living in Japan since 2014. I came with the idea of spending a year in Tokyo... and never left since! I quickly became passionate about traditional Japanese textiles, and the beauty of landscapes still amazes me every day. After living in Tokyo, Osaka and Miyazaki, I now live in Arashiyama, Kyoto. When I'm not behind my sewing machine, I like to hit the road and explore the region to discover local crafts and other hidden treasures.

5 articles

Articles by Clémentine Sandner

Aya, a Japanese Craft Town Surrounded by Nature in Miyazaki Prefecture

July 8, 2022 Car Rentals, Castles, Cycling, Historic Sites, Language, Local Buses, Miyazaki, Mountains, Taxis

If Miyazaki Prefecture (宮崎県) is on your itinerary, you will get the chance to discover much more than its superb surf beaches and subtropical landscapes. Some villages inland are worth the visit and Aya (綾町) is undoubtedly one of them. Located...

Iga: Visit the Birthplace of the Ninja and the Breathtaking Nature

January 27, 2022 Castles, Culture, Historic Sites, Kansai, Kyoto, Kyoto, Kyoto, Mie, Museums & Galleries, Nature, Near Osaka and Kyoto, Osaka, Osaka, Osaka, Sponsored

When travelling in Japan, it is often tempting to visit the famous Kansai trio — Kyoto, Osaka and Nara. But how about a visit to other captivating places on the periphery of this itinerary, such as the town of Iga?...

Ama Divers: Meet the Legendary Diving Women in Ise-Shima National Park

January 27, 2022 Beaches & Islands, Culture, Fishing, Kansai, National Parks, Sashimi, Sponsored

Mie Prefecture in eastern Kansai has over 1,000 kilometres of coastline, including Ise-Shima National Park. In Japan, it is known as the birthplace of Shintoism and attracts many inbound visitors. In its breathtaking landscapes, some of the locals make a...

Ise Jingu: The Most Sacred Shrine in Japan

January 27, 2022 Culture, Historic Sites, Sponsored, Temples & Shrines

Ise Grand Shrine is the most important shrine in the Japanese Shinto religion. It is a place of pilgrimage visited by millions of people every year. For foreigners visiting Japan, the Ise-Shima region offers a journey into the spiritual heart...

Kumano Kodo: Iseji, a Pilgrimage Route to the Three Grand Shrines of Kumano

January 27, 2022 Hiking, Historic Sites, Mie, Sponsored, Temples & Shrines, Wakayama

Kumano Kodo is a network of thousand-year-old roads that pilgrims use to travel from various parts of Japan to visit Kumano Sanzan in Wakayama Prefecture, three of the most sacred shrines (Kumano Hayatama Taisha, Kumano Nachi Taisha, and Kumano Hongu...