Salomée Darneau, Author at VOYAPON

Salomée Darneau

French writer and translator who fell in love with Japan after discovering Naruto at a young age. I first came to Japan on a Working Holiday Visa in 2015, came back as a student, and am now working in Kyoto. I love books, mountains, and exploring Japan.

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Articles by Salomée Darneau

A Journey Through Time: Discovering Kaga’s Hidden Treasures from Kanazawa

January 14, 2026 Arts, Crafts & Experiences, Food & Drink, Kanazawa, Onsen & Sento, small featured

There’s something magical about escaping the bustling streets of Kanazawa for the quieter, more intimate landscapes of Kaga. This overnight journey takes you from one of Japan’s most celebrated gardens through historic villages and onsen towns that feel like whispered secrets, known mostly to those who venture just a little further off the beaten path.

A Literary Trip to Kamakura

September 18, 2025 Culture, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Literature & Books, Near Tokyo, Temples & Shrines

So I went again, and again, visiting Kamakura through the years and their seasons, becoming more and more familiar with this coastal town and its many famous (or lesser-known) sites. To this day, Kamakura remains my favorite place in the Kanto region of Japan; a sentiment seemingly shared by many.

Shikoku’s Gentle Sword Mountain

July 17, 2025 Hiking, Religion, Shikoku, Temples & Shrines, Tokushima

Iya Valley, with its vine bridges and thatched roof houses (especially celebrated Japanologist Alex Kerr’s Chiiori), is what brought me to Shikoku last summer. Little did I know, however, that Japan’s fourth largest island would also surprise me through its...

My Japan: A Hidden Kyoto

January 21, 2025 Kyoto, My Japan

In this month's installment of Voyapon's My Japan series, contributor Salomée Darneau shares her personal experiences of living in a quieter area of Kyoto which is still one of Japan's most iconic and beloved cities. After living in Tokyo, I...