Manon Chauvris, Author at VOYAPON

Manon Chauvris

Born and raised in France (Rouen), I worked as a travel agent in Paris and Kyoto. I moved to Japan in 2018. After spending 2 years in Kyoto, I decided to move to Tokyo with my husband to start a new adventure. Even if I sometimes miss France (especially French cheese) I really enjoy living in Tokyo and exploring Japan with my camera. I am particularly interested in Japanese culture, language, cinema, and photography. I am also crazy about pandas, and I may have been one in a former life. I have a strong passion for Japan and I am looking forward to sharing it with travelers from all around the world!

9 articles

Articles by Manon Chauvris

The tale of Sasaki Sadako

The Tale of Sasaki Sadako and the Legend of the Thousand Paper Cranes in Japan

July 14, 2022 Culture, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Historic Sites

When discussing Japan and the Second World War, one inevitably thinks of the kamikaze, Pearl Harbor, or the atomic bombs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which immediately brings up very dark images. But once the war was over, testimonies flowed in...

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Shuheki-en and its moss garden, Ohara

Visit Ohara, a rural village with gorgeous autumn leaves north of Kyoto

June 17, 2022 Autumn Leaves, Gardens & Parks, Kyoto, Kyoto, Kyoto, Mountains, Near Osaka and Kyoto, Temples & Shrines

I enjoy a sport even more than sakura hunting: It's Momiji autumn leaves hunting. At the beginning of November, the foliage of Japanese maple trees turns red before falling during winter. For this reason, Japanese people love to go to...

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Japanese address in kanji and romaji

How to write a Japanese postal address correctly?

April 30, 2022 Communication, Etiquette, First Time in Japan, Language, Tokyo, Tokyo 5 Comments

If you have friends or relatives in Japan, you might have tried to send a letter or a parcel abroad. Thus, you may know that postal services can be sensitive in case of wrongly written addresses. Also, the quality of...

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View of Mt Kaimondake from Satsuma Nagasakibana Lighthouse

Relax and enjoy a comfortable stay at the Ibusuki seaside resort

February 25, 2022 Kagoshima, Kyushu, Local Buses, Rail Passes, Shinkansen, Sponsored

Known for being an onsen paradise, Ibusuki (指宿) is one of the most popular seaside resorts in Kagoshima Prefecture (鹿児島県). It is located on the coast in Kyushu, at the southern edge of the Satsuma Peninsula. Not far from there,...

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Kirishima Shrine, in the middle of the forest

Explore Kirishima, a Land of Legends and Nature

February 25, 2022 Culture, Hiking, Kagoshima, Kyushu, National Parks, Sponsored, Temples & Shrines, Volcanoes

Kirishima (霧島 "the island in the fog") is a mountain range in Kagoshima Prefecture in southern Kyushu. With its many volcanoes and spas, it is part of Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park and is famous for its outdoor activities and scenic beauty....

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3 cute grannies looking at Mount Ena, Japan

Go Hiking in Nakatsugawa on the Historic Nakasendo Trail

January 20, 2022 Culture, Gifu, Hiking, Historic Sites, Ryokan, Sponsored

The Nakasendo Trail (中山道) is one of the five former "Gokaido" (五街道) routes in Japan used during the Edo period (1603-1868). Frequently used by feudal lords, this 535-kilometer road connecting Kyoto to Tokyo (then called Edo) is also known as...

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How to Open a Bank Account in Japan?

December 2, 2021 Communication, First Time in Japan, Language, Money

You have just arrived in Japan with your new visa, and you are looking for information about opening a bank account. Don't know which bank to go to or what documents to get? No need to look any further. You are...

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Hibakusha in japanese litterature and cinema

Atomic Bomb Cinema and Literature: 6 Works about Hiroshima and Nagasaki

August 5, 2021 Anime & Manga, Culture, Fireworks, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Language, Literature & Books, Nagasaki, Obon, Summer Festivals

In August 1945, the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki endured two of the most deadly attacks in history. Each hosting several thousand inhabitants, these two cities turned into a living hell when atomic bombs were dropped during WW2. A few...

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Shosenkyo Gorge

Kofu City and Shosenkyo Valley: A Journey in the Mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture

June 9, 2021 1 Week, Castles, First Time in Japan, Hiking, Historic Sites, Mount Fuji, Shinkansen, Temples & Shrines, Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo, Yamanashi

The city of Kofu (甲府市), located in the northeast of Yamanashi Prefecture, is known for its deep nature and its many nearby mountains. A 1.5-hour express train ride from Shinjuku Station, Kofu is an ideal day trip (or more) away...

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