Marie Habasque, Author at VOYAPON

Marie Habasque

Amoureuse du Japon depuis mon plus jeune age, après deux voyages au Pays du Soleil Levant, j'y pose enfin mes bagages! Appareil photo au cou et crayon à la main, je compte bien partager mon expérience.

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Articles by Marie Habasque

A Farm Stay Experience in Japanese Traditional House at Izumi, Only 3 Hours from Tokyo

January 19, 2019 Cultural Sites, Culture, First Time in Japan, Gardens & Parks, Historic Sites, Kyushu, Nabe, Ryokan, Sponsored, Temples & Shrines

Sponsored by Izumi City The balance of traditional with the modern is one of the things visitors love most about Japan, but it is difficult to experience this balance if you only visit the large urban areas like Tokyo. Yet...

Unique Japanese Foods – Izumi’s Oyako Steak Gohan

January 18, 2019 Izakaya, Kagoshima, Kyushu, Local Buses, Rail Passes, Rice, Sashimi, Shinkansen, Sponsored, Sushi, Taxis

Sponsored by Izumi City Izumi, a small town in southwest Kyushu, is known as one of the largest producers of eggs and chickens in Japan. It's fame has even earned it the nickname "Chicken Town"! Obviously much of the local...

The Beauty of Thousands of Cranes in Izumi, Kagoshima

January 17, 2019 Kagoshima, Kyushu, National Parks, Sponsored, Winter

Sponsored by Izumi City The Legacy of Japanese Tsuru In Japan, the crane (tsuru in Japanese) is more than an animal, it is an important symbol in Japanese culture. Regularly used in Japanese tradition, it is a symbol of longevity...

Kimono and Tea Ceremony in Izumi’s Historic Samurai Residence

January 16, 2019 Clothing, Culture, Historic Sites, Kagoshima, Kyushu, Sponsored, Tea

Sponsored by Izumi City Though the relentless march of progress has taken its toll on historic areas of urban Japan, there are still areas of the country that maintain the rustic appeal of the Edo Period, over 200 years ago....