Luca Denser, Author at VOYAPON

Luca Denser

Hi! My name is Luca. I'm originally from Germany, but I've called Japan my home since March 2019. I live in the Kansai Region and get the most out of it by exploring cities like Osaka and Kyoto as often as I can. This of course also includes taking pictures, my most active hobby.

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Articles by Luca Denser

History of the Japanese Flag

October 23, 2020 Culture, Historic Sites, Language

A flag represents all that a nation stands for: ideals, culture, history, and the people themselves. All these elements are united under one banner, forming a national entity. As a country with a history as rich as the traditions it...

Some Gassho-style houses in Saga Toriimoto, Arashiyama

Discovering Arashiyama’s Best-Kept Secrets

August 27, 2020 First Time in Japan, Gardens & Parks, Golden Route, Historic Sites, Kansai, Kyoto, Kyoto, Kyoto, Temples & Shrines

When exploring Kyoto, Japan's cultural capital, a trip to Arashiyama (嵐山) is part of every traveler's bucket list. Located in the western part of the city and easily reachable by train, many travelers primarily visit for one reason: Arashiyama's famous...

Higo Minkamura — The Old Town-village of Japanese Crafts

October 18, 2019 Culture, Historic Sites, Kumamoto, Souvenirs, Sponsored

Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters To understand the essence of Japanese culture, one need to look no further than to its crafts. From the forging of katana blades to the practice of tea ceremony, there is a precision, some...

Small Town Culture and Luxurious Ryokan in Tamana

October 18, 2019 1 Week, Fireworks, Gardens & Parks, Kumamoto, Luxury Accommodation, Onsen & Sento, Ryokan, Sponsored, Summer Festivals

Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters For a small town atmosphere just a 40-minute drive from Kumamoto city, Tamana city is a unique little town with gorgeous seasonal scenery, a large number of onsen hot springs baths, and top-class ryokan....

Enter Nagasu Town’s World of Goldfish!

October 18, 2019 Kumamoto, Kyushu, Sponsored, Summer

Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters The koi, or Japanese carp, is one of two fish that best represents the Japanese appreciation of elegant decorative fish. While koi may be found in any respectable Japanese garden, the humble kingyo, goldfish,...

Experiencing the Taste of Yamaga at Kikuka Winery

October 18, 2019 Kumamoto, Sake & Alcohol, Souvenirs, Sponsored, Yakiniku

Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters At first glance, Yamaga resembles any other quiet and laid back town in the northern Kumamoto countryside. In the Edo period, however, Yamaga was a flourishing town on a trade route called Buzen Kaido....

Experience The Omotenashi of Usa City, Oita

September 12, 2019 Culture, Hostels, Oita, Souvenirs, Sponsored, Temples & Shrines

Sponsored by Usa city, Oita Although many will come to Usa to visit the glorious Usa Jingu, one should not overlook the omotenashi (hospitality) of Usa City itself. There are many places to experience omotenashi in Usa: crafting experiences, guesthouses...

Bishamondo – Kyoto Culture Without Kyoto Crowds

September 8, 2019 Culture, Kyoto, Kyoto, Kyoto, Temples & Shrines

Kyoto. The Old Capital. Its name alone brings to mind thoughts of Japan's rich cultural heritage. The enduring culture found in every temple and museum radiates from the city center to all of its surrounding areas, even Yamashina, a district...

Volunteering in Paradise on Ojika Island

September 7, 2019 Beaches & Islands, Ferries, Hostels, Kyushu, Nagasaki, Ryokan

Travel-based volunteering offers us a chance to experience the world in a unique and affordable way. Not only do we get to experience a culture by actively taking part in it, volunteering opens doors to new experiences we might not...

How To Tour the Wonders of Usa Jingu from Oita Station

September 5, 2019 Culture, Historic Sites, Kyushu, Oita, Sponsored, Temples & Shrines

In one of our previous articles, we had an overview of the astonishing sights of Usa Jingu, Japan's first religious complex housing both Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. But because Usa Jingu's compound is a large site with many cultural...

japanese torii gate on hiking trail in japan

Follow the Pilgrimage Path of Mount Omoto to Spiritual Omoto Shrine

September 4, 2019 Hiking, Kyushu, Local Buses, Mountains, Oita, Rail Passes, Shinkansen, Sponsored, Temples & Shrines

Usa city (宇佐市), still shrouded in a sleepy haze, is awaken by the signs of the dawn. Soft rain gently drums on the old-fashioned rooftops and the rows of lush green rice paddies, awakening an ambient orchestra silently playing a...

Postcards and Pottery: Making Unique Handmade Souvenirs on Ojika Island

August 6, 2019 Culture, Nagasaki, Souvenirs, Sponsored

Sponsored by Ojika Town A visit to Ojika island will certainly reward you with a plethora of stunning scenes of nature, but one must not overlook the culture rooted in the island's rich history. There is no better way to...

Discover Culture and History in the Backstreets of Ojika

August 4, 2019 Beaches & Islands, Culture, Historic Sites, Museums & Galleries, Nagasaki, Sponsored, Summer

Sponsored by Ojika Town It is especially the case in Japanese cities that insight into its culture and history is best discovered by leaving the modern main streets and ducking into sometimes dodgy looking backstreets filled with details of decades,...

Discovering Ojika – An Island Paradise by Bicycle

August 2, 2019 Beaches & Islands, Culture, Cycling, Ferries, First Time in Japan, Kyushu, Language, Nagasaki, Sponsored, Summer

Sponsored by Ojika Town Japan is a nation of islands, nearly 6,800 of them to be exact, of which only 418 are inhabited. Yet the average visitor to Japan may see only a handful of these islands, missing out on...

Two Unique Styles of Accommodations on Ojika Island

July 31, 2019 Beaches & Islands, Culture, First Time in Japan, Fishing, Kyushu, Minshuku, Nagasaki, Ryokan, Sashimi, Sponsored, Sushi

Sponsored by Odika Town Ojika, a picturesque island off the coast of Nagasaki is a lovely destination to escape to, far from the crowds and virtually unknown to foreign tourists. During my trip, I cycled to deserted beaches with turquoise...

Articles by Luca Denser

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