According to Japanese mythology, Japan was created by the hand of the gods Izanagi and Izanami. Moreover, his children were…
Maria PeñascalNovember 27, 2020
Japanese cuisine includes a great variety of dishes, and, little by little, they are becoming known in Western countries. Many…
Maria PeñascalOctober 22, 2020
In many cultures, the deceased have great relevance. And Japan is no exception: death is almost as important as life.…
Maria PeñascalOctober 13, 2020
Seeing traditional celebrations is one of the many things visitors can enjoy while in Japan. Japanese know how to adapt foreign…
Maria PeñascalOctober 2, 2020
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
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
After my relaxing stay in a ryokan in Hita, I continued my hot springs tour of southern Japan. I was…
Maria PeñascalJune 11, 2020
Have you ever experienced staying in a ryokan with a private onsen? In my point of view, this is one…
Maria PeñascalJune 11, 2020
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
After visiting Hita, Tensui ryokan, and Oita city, I said goodbye to Oita Prefecture with my last visit to its…
Maria PeñascalJune 11, 2020
Living in Tokyo is amazing, but at the same time, such a big metropolis can be overwhelming. Experiencing the rural…
Maria PeñascalMarch 9, 2020
Izumi (Kagoshima prefecture) is a city with many surprises. After my experience staying in a traditional rural house and seeing…
Maria PeñascalMarch 7, 2020
After having a wonderful rural experience in Izumi City, I had a very special sight to see: the Japanese cranes…
Maria PeñascalMarch 7, 2020
After a whole day walking around Enoshima, I was exhausted. The sun was setting and the chill was rising, but…
Maria PeñascalFebruary 15, 2020
Enoshima, that small and enjoyable island located in Kanagawa Prefecture, offers a huge variety of activities. It is not surprising…
Maria PeñascalFebruary 15, 2020
Sponsored by Coastal Area International Strategy Headquarters, City of Kawasaki In my mind, industrial areas were dark, dirty and noisy…
Maria PeñascalJanuary 7, 2020
