When discussing Japan and the Second World War, one inevitably thinks of the kamikaze, Pearl Harbor, or the atomic bombs…
Manon ChauvrisJuly 14, 2022
If you have friends or relatives in Japan, you might have tried to send a letter or a parcel abroad.…
Manon ChauvrisApril 30, 2022
Known for being an onsen paradise, Ibusuki (指宿) is one of the most popular seaside resorts in Kagoshima Prefecture (鹿児島県).…
Manon ChauvrisFebruary 25, 2022
Kirishima (霧島 "the island in the fog") is a mountain range in Kagoshima Prefecture in southern Kyushu. With its many…
Manon ChauvrisFebruary 25, 2022
The Nakasendo Trail (中山道) is one of the five former "Gokaido" (五街道) routes in Japan used during the Edo period…
Manon ChauvrisJanuary 20, 2022
You have just arrived in Japan with your new visa, and you are looking for information about opening a bank account.…
Manon ChauvrisDecember 2, 2021
In August 1945, the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki endured two of the most deadly attacks in history. Each hosting…
Manon ChauvrisAugust 5, 2021
The city of Kofu (甲府市), located in the northeast of Yamanashi Prefecture, is known for its deep nature and its…
Manon ChauvrisJune 9, 2021
