KansaiSightseeingThings to Know Sakura in Osaka: Where are the Best Places to Enjoy Cherry Blossoms in 2024? There's no denying that, geographically, Osaka prefecture is surrounded by some of the most popular destinations for enjoying the spectacular…Lucia TsujiguchiFebruary 27, 2024
AccommodationOkinawaSponsored Minshuku in Okinawa: Connect with locals for an unforgettable experience When planning your trip to Okinawa and you need to choose accommodation, the first thing you probably think of is…Lucia TsujiguchiJanuary 31, 2023
KantoShoppingSightseeing Jindaiji Temple, a Hidden Gem in Suburban Tokyo For many, the first things that come to mind when they think about Tokyo are the crowded streets full of…Lucia TsujiguchiApril 28, 2022
AccommodationActivitiesChubuFoodSponsored Enjoy a Leisure Stay and the Best Local Experiences in Hamamatsu Hamamatsu is located in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture. In addition to its abundant nature and breathtaking sceneries, it…Lucia TsujiguchiMarch 31, 2022
ChubuSightseeingSponsored Kohoku Gozan Meguri: Go Temple Hopping Japan’s Historical and Sacred Sites in Hamamatsu The Hamamatsu region in Shizuoka Prefecture is located in a privileged natural environment. With its impressive mountains and over 800…Lucia TsujiguchiMarch 31, 2022
FoodKansaiShopping Tenjinbashisuji Arcade in Osaka: Enjoy the Longest Shopping Street in Japan Like a Local Japan is a country of contrasts. From the snow and low temperatures in Hokkaido to the turquoise waters and tropical…Lucia TsujiguchiMarch 22, 2022
KansaiSightseeing Sakura in Nara: Cherry Blossoms Surrounded by Tradition and Deer Nara is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Kansai region, and in spring its mountains, parks, and…Lucia TsujiguchiMarch 8, 2022
CultureThings to Know Yokai: Discover the History of Japan’s Legendary Monsters Since the beginning of time, people have always tried to find answers or reasons for those situations or phenomena in…Lucia TsujiguchiOctober 7, 2021
AccommodationFoodOkinawaSightseeingSponsored Yomitan-son: Visit a Traditional Village and Meet the Locals in Okinawa Mensore! When you travel to Okinawa Prefecture, you will hear this word often. Mensore means "welcome" in the Okinawan dialect,…Lucia TsujiguchiSeptember 8, 2021
OkinawaShoppingSponsoredThings to Know Sanshin: Discover the History of this Japanese Instrument in Machidaya It’s often said that music knows no borders. It’s a universal language understood all over the world and capable of…Lucia TsujiguchiSeptember 8, 2021
OkinawaShoppingSponsoredThings to Know Unlocking the Secrets of the Japanese Ceramic Art with Kyoshi Matsuda In Okinawan dialect, yachimun (やちむん) means pottery. Its history dates back hundreds of years when the islands were still the…Lucia TsujiguchiSeptember 8, 2021
OkinawaShoppingSponsoredThings to Know The Legacy of the Traditional Japanese Pottery in Fuji Pottery Workshop When I think about Okinawa, the first word that comes to mind is "paradise". Its turquoise blue ocean contrasts with…Lucia TsujiguchiSeptember 8, 2021
OkinawaShoppingSponsoredThings to Know Nakama Pottery Workshop: The Science of the Handmade Pottery Handmade pottery is one of the oldest crafts in Japan. It’s a combination of art and tradition that reflects Japanese…Lucia TsujiguchiSeptember 8, 2021
OkinawaShoppingSponsoredThings to Know Okinawan Glass Making Experience in Ryukyu Glass Workshop Shizuku Like many of the traditional crafts of the ancient Ryukyu Kingdom (琉球王国), Okinawan glass is also part of a story…Lucia TsujiguchiSeptember 8, 2021
FoodOkinawaShoppingSponsoredThings to Know Okashi Goten: Indulge Yourself in a Paradise of Japanese Sweets If you've ever been to Japan, you've probably found yourself browsing the okashi (お菓子 Japanese snacks and sweets) area in…Lucia TsujiguchiSeptember 8, 2021
FoodOkinawaShoppingSponsoredThings to Know Okiham: Okinawan Food and the Secret of Longevity Japanese cuisine is world-famous, but there is much more food to try than sushi, ramen, or tempura. Japan's varied landscape…Lucia TsujiguchiSeptember 8, 2021
OkinawaShoppingSponsoredThings to Know Yomitanzan Hanaori: Japanese Textiles Created for a Royal Family When you think of traditional Japanese culture, one of the first images that probably comes to mind is a beautiful…Lucia TsujiguchiSeptember 8, 2021
AccommodationActivitiesPop CultureThings to Know Manga Cafe: A Cheap Stay Where You Can Read Manga It is undeniable that manga is one of the most popular Japanese cultural phenomena inside and outside the country. Throughout…Lucia TsujiguchiMay 13, 2021
KantoSightseeingSponsoredThings to Know Discovering Japan anew with the Hokuriku Arch Pass, Part 1: Sightseeing in Kanto This is Part 1 of a 3 part series of articles about the New Golden Route, a part of Japan…Lucia TsujiguchiFebruary 12, 2021
CultureThings to Know How to say ‘I love you’ in Japanese and other romantic phrases It is said that love is universal. That all human beings, wherever they are from, understand and express it with…Lucia TsujiguchiJanuary 20, 2021
CultureShopping MinaHomi Design Workshop, the Art of Japanese Patterns MinaHomi Design Workshop is a project born from the dreams of a young artist who rekindled her deepest roots when…Lucia TsujiguchiNovember 11, 2020
ActivitiesKanto teamLab Planets: An Immersion into Another Planet Inside Tokyo If we had been told a few decades ago that one day there’d be a place that would allow us…Lucia TsujiguchiNovember 2, 2020
KansaiSightseeing Katsuo-ji Temple: The Home of the Winning Daruma Close your eyes and imagine a path in the middle of a mountain, surrounded by trees of red, ocher and…Lucia TsujiguchiAugust 30, 2020
KansaiShoppingSightseeing Nakazakicho, a Bohemian Neighborhood in Osaka Umeda (梅田) is one of the most crowded areas in Osaka. It is a massive beehive of department stores, restaurants,…Lucia TsujiguchiJuly 14, 2020
CultureKansaiSightseeing Power spots in Japan: Temples and Shrines of Osaka That Will Surprise You Osaka is famous across Japan for its delicious cuisine, vibrant nightlife, and friendly people. It’s a crazy city full of…Lucia TsujiguchiJune 15, 2020
FoodKansaiSightseeing Shinsekai, the nostalgia-evoking New World in Osaka Shinsekai, which literally means ‘New World’, is a district located in southern Osaka. Its development began in 1912 and was…Lucia TsujiguchiMay 4, 2020