Things to Know What Are the Capitals of Japan? Spain – Madrid, France – Paris, United Kingdom – London… How about the capital of Japan? While many may know…Maria PeñascalOctober 20, 2022
Accommodation Accommodations in Japan: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Overnight Stay The first thing to do before undertaking a trip is to plan it: looking for which airline to fly with,…Maria PeñascalJune 6, 2022
Things to Know Where and How to Travel by Camper Van in Japan? When you think of Japan, you might picture Mt Fuji, temples and shrines, sushi, and countless other cultural and gastronomical…Maria PeñascalMay 30, 2022
Culture Religion in Japan: What is the main religion in Japan? “A Japanese is born as a Shinto, marries as a Christian, and dies as a Buddhist.” This looks impossible, but…Maria PeñascalMay 24, 2022
AccommodationThings to Know What is a Ryokan? Discover this Traditional Japanese Accommodation Experiencing an authentic aspect of traditional Japan is a dream come true for any fan of Japanese culture. While traveling…Maria PeñascalApril 5, 2022
ActivitiesSightseeingSponsoredTohoku Hiking in Japan: Discover the Unexplored Fukushima Prefecture With its stunning natural environment of mountains, trails, volcanoes, cliffs, and other geographic structures, Japan is full of wonder for…Maria PeñascalFebruary 25, 2022
SightseeingSponsoredTohoku Cycling in Japan: Discover Fukushima Prefecture by Bike Imagine riding a bike to explore natural locations with varied vegetation and wildlife. Get to enjoy incredible routes between mountains,…Maria PeñascalFebruary 25, 2022
FoodThings to Know Kaiseki Cuisine: Experience the Essence of Japanese Food I was waiting for my dinner, sitting on the tatami floor at a ryokan in Oita prefecture. I didn't know…Maria PeñascalDecember 10, 2021
CultureThings to Know Death in Japan: Spirituality and Culture Death. That mystery yet to be solved. That unanswered phenomenon that all cultures try to understand. The path to the…Maria PeñascalMay 26, 2021
ActivitiesEventsKantoSightseeing Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival: The Winter Sakura When I came to Japan with my Working Holiday visa in March 2019, sakura blossoms were about to bloom. The…Maria PeñascalApril 2, 2021
CultureThings to Know Japanese Spring: The Difference Between Ume, Momo, and Sakura Blossom Spring is a wonderful time for nature lovers. Trees blossom with flowers, landscapes turn green, and we switch our heavy…Maria PeñascalMarch 25, 2021
CulturePop CultureThings to Know The Best Japanese Programs on Netflix: Anime, Movies and More Improving your Japanese level or delving into different areas of Japanese culture from your own country can be easier than…Maria PeñascalJanuary 13, 2021
ActivitiesCultureEvents Tradition and Meaning of Christmas From a Japanese Point of View Since the beginning of November, Japan is immersed in a totally Christmasy atmosphere: full of lights, Christmas products in stores,…Maria PeñascalDecember 23, 2020
ActivitiesEventsThings to Know The Best Things to Do in Japan for Christmas Japan started to celebrate Christmas after World War II due to Western influence. As it comes from the Christian tradition,…Maria PeñascalDecember 18, 2020
KantoThings to Know The Complete Guide to Tokyo Airports The experience of a trip starts with your transportation. If you want to travel to Tokyo, the starting point is…Maria PeñascalNovember 29, 2020
SightseeingThings to Know Volcanoes in Japan: The 4 Most Beautiful Volcanic Destinations According to Japanese mythology, Japan was created by the hand of the gods Izanagi and Izanami. Moreover, his children were…Maria PeñascalNovember 27, 2020
CultureShoppingSponsored Peko Peko Box: How to Get Unique Japanese Products to Your Home I’m sure you are missing Japan. You would like to be closer to this wonderful culture and experience its essence.…Maria PeñascalNovember 19, 2020
Food Japanese Cakes: What Are the Most Popular Pastries in Japan? Japanese cuisine includes a great variety of dishes, and, little by little, they are becoming known in Western countries. Many…Maria PeñascalOctober 22, 2020
CulturePop CultureThings to Know Yurei: The Japanese Culture of Ghosts through History In many cultures, the deceased have great relevance. And Japan is no exception: death is almost as important as life.…Maria PeñascalOctober 13, 2020
ActivitiesEventsKanto The Best Places to See Winter Illuminations in Tokyo Seeing traditional celebrations is one of the many things that I enjoyed while living in Japan. A particular curiosity for…Maria PeñascalOctober 2, 2020
FoodKantoShoppingSightseeing Akabane: A Day in the Charming Neighborhood of Tokyo Sometimes, coincidences give you incredible opportunities to visit a place you wouldn't have otherwise. My visit to Akabane (赤羽) was a matter…Maria PeñascalSeptember 25, 2020
KyushuSightseeingSponsored Mameda, the “Little Kyoto” of Hita, Oita, Japan Kyushu (九州) is a largely unexplored island for Western tourists. Unsurprisingly, most of them won't know about a true hidden…Maria PeñascalJune 11, 2020
AccommodationKyushuSponsored Staying at a ryokan with private onsen in Hita, Oita, Japan Have you ever experienced staying in a ryokan with a private onsen? In my point of view, this is one…Maria PeñascalJune 11, 2020
ActivitiesKyushuSponsored A Tour of the Best Hot Springs of Beppu, Japan After my relaxing stay in a ryokan in Hita, I continued my hot springs tour of southern Japan. I was…Maria PeñascalJune 11, 2020
AccommodationKyushuSponsored The Modern and Traditional Luxuries of Oita City, Japan Oita city (大分市) is the main city of Oita Prefecture (大分県), located on Kyushu Island (九州) in southern Japan. It…Maria PeñascalJune 11, 2020
KyushuSightseeingSponsored Visiting Kitsuki and Futagoji, a Japanese temple After visiting Hita, Tensui ryokan, and Oita city, I said goodbye to Oita Prefecture with my last visit to its…Maria PeñascalJune 11, 2020
AccommodationKyushuSponsored Farmstay in Izumi in a Traditional Home Living in Tokyo is amazing, but at the same time, such a big metropolis can be overwhelming. Experiencing the rural…Maria PeñascalMarch 9, 2020
CultureKyushuSponsored Tea Ceremony in the Izumi Samurai Town Izumi (Kagoshima prefecture) is a city with many surprises. After my experience staying in a traditional rural house and seeing…Maria PeñascalMarch 7, 2020