Mark Webster, Author at VOYAPON

Mark Webster

I'm passionate about all things Japan. I'm currently working as an English teacher in Kanagawa and enjoying documenting my journey around this fantastic country. Feel free to check out my profiles on social media and get in touch. Instagram and Youtube: Mark WBS

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Articles by Mark Webster

Discover Kanazawa, a Samurai Town near the Japanese Alps

March 13, 2021 Castles, Cherry Blossoms, Culture, Gardens & Parks, Historic Sites, Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Nagano, Rail Passes, Shinkansen, Sponsored

The city of Kanazawa (金沢市), bordering the Sea of Japan, is a place where old and new harmoniously co-exist. During the Edo period, Kanazawa was home to one of the greatest ruling clans in Japan, the Maeda, whose samurai warriors...

cedar trees lining the path to Togakushi Shrine

Things To Do in Nagano Before and After Skiing

March 13, 2021 Chubu, Kanazawa, Nagano, Nagano, Onsen & Sento, Sake & Alcohol, Shinkansen, Skiing & Snowboarding, Sponsored, Temples & Shrines, Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo

Nagano (長野) in central Japan is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges where the mighty Chikuma River joins the Sai. It is Japan’s highest prefectural capital and an important hub for trade and tourism. The city is just 1 hour 40...

The Best Places To Ski In Nagano

March 13, 2021 Chubu, Kanazawa, Mountains, Nagano, Nagano, Rail Passes, Shinkansen, Skiing & Snowboarding, Sponsored, Winter

Japan is a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding with around 600 ski resorts across the country, many of which are covered in deep, powdery snow each winter. Known for being light and dry due to the cold winds from...

Jonathan, Mark and guide gazing across lake during snowshoeing

A 3 Day Journey From Akita Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day 3

March 19, 2020 3 Weeks, Aomori, Historic Sites, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Museums & Galleries, Rail Passes, Shinkansen, Sponsored, Winter

A 3 Day Journey On The Hokkaido Shinkansen Have you ever taken a trip on the Shinkansen in Japan? It is said that the speed and stability of the Shinkansen, which Japanese people usually use for travel and business, make...

A 3 Day Journey From Akita Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day 2 Part 2

March 19, 2020 Akita, Aomori, Castles, Historic Sites, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Local Buses, Onsen & Sento, Rail Passes, Shinkansen, Sponsored, Winter

A 3 Day Journey Along The Hokkaido Shinkansen Have you ever taken a trip on the Shinkansen in Japan? It is said that the speed and stability of the Shinkansen, which Japanese people usually use for travel and business, make...

Jonathan holding a fish at Sannai Maruyama

A 3 Day Journey From Akita Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day 2

March 19, 2020 Akita, Aomori, Bento, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Rail Passes, Shinkansen, Sponsored, Tohoku, Winter

A 3 Day Journey on The Hokkaido Shinkansen Have you ever taken a trip on the Shinkansen in Japan? It is said that the speed and stability of the Shinkansen, which Japanese people usually use for travel and business, make...

A 3 Day Journey From Akita Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day 1 Part 2

March 19, 2020 Akita, Animals, Aomori, Business Hotels, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Mountains, Nabe, Onsen & Sento, Rail Passes, Ryokan, Shinkansen, Sponsored, Winter

Have you ever taken a trip on the Shinkansen in Japan? It is said that the speed and stability of the Shinkansen, which Japanese people usually use for travel and business, make it one of the best passenger trains in...

A 3 Day Journey From Akita Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day 1

March 19, 2020 Akita, Aomori, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Shinkansen, Sponsored, Summer Festivals

Discover Saga Prefecture’s World of Ceramics and Heritage

January 15, 2020 Culture, Kyushu, Nagasaki, Saga, Soba, Sponsored

Sponsored by Kyushu District Transport Bureau Kyushu is renowned for being a real mix of cultures. Situated just 800km from China, it's the closest point in Japan to the Asian mainland and home to Nagasaki, a historic port city that...

Breakfast at Ikenoyamasou Ryokan, Fukuoka Prefecture

Kyushu’s Culinary Secrets: Exploring the Essentials of Japanese Cuisine in Fukuoka Prefecture

January 15, 2020 Culture, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Kyushu, Nagasaki, Sake & Alcohol, Sponsored, Tea, Temples & Shrines

Sponsored by Kyushu District Transport Bureau Japan’s mountainous landscape is made up of rich, volcanic soil which, combined with innovation and heritage, has given birth to some of the finest products in the country. The climate is mild and benefits...

Delights of Kyushu: Where to Buy Organic Food and Local food in Kumamoto

October 29, 2019 Gardens & Parks, Izakaya, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Museums & Galleries, Sake & Alcohol, Sponsored, Tea

Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters Kyushu, the most southwest of Japan's main islands, is a food lovers paradise. With miles of lush, fertile land, organic products from Kumamoto are in high demand. Farmers are constantly thinking of ways to...

Design your Perfect Travel Itinerary with the Help of a Local Guide

October 29, 2019 Car Rentals, Cycling, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Local Buses, Souvenirs, Sponsored, Taxis

Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters A roadside service station in rural Japan is probably the last place you would expect to find a Frenchman working. But Frank is one of the French guides living in Aso and has been...

Mount Aso: Stunning Landscapes and Geotourism on an Active Volcano

October 23, 2019 Car Rentals, First Time in Japan, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Mountains, Museums & Galleries, National Parks, Sponsored, Volcanoes

The air smelled like sulphur as plumes of steam bellowed from the earth. The Aso caldera, formed from several massive eruptions thousands of years ago, is now home to around 70,000 people and tourists across Japan marvel at its splendour....

Shiba Inu: Japan’s Cutest National Treasure

October 23, 2019 Airports, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Sponsored 3 Comments

The Japanese have a love for small, cute dogs and you will see them strolling elegantly in streets and parks across the country. Mr Miyazaki has been breeding Shiba Inu, recognised as one of Japan’s national treasures, for over 18...

Ubuyama Village: Local Wagyu Beef and Warm Hospitality at a Farm Stay

October 23, 2019 Affordable Accommodation, Culture, Kumamoto, Minshuku, Mountains, National Parks, Ryokan, Sponsored, Volcanoes, Yakiniku

Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters On the north east rim of the Aso caldera, there’s a place where you can relax in a steaming hot bath while a feast of local wagyu beef and seasonal vegetables is lovingly prepared...

Konomama Ryokan: A Luxury Stay With Your Own Hidden Onsen

October 23, 2019 Kumamoto, Kyushu, Luxury Accommodation, Mountains, National Parks, Onsen & Sento, Ryokan, Sponsored, Volcanoes

Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters Ryokan, or Japanese inns, have been providing heart-warming hospitality in stunning landscapes for centuries. Konomama Ryokan is one of the hidden gems of the Aso Caldera; nestled within lush fern trees, it is the...

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