Sebastien Raineri, Author at VOYAPON

Sebastien Raineri

Sébastien is a writer and photographer living in Tokyo. Born under the sun of Marseille in the South of France, he has been living in Japan since 2022. He has written for several international media outlets, mainly about Japan, art, and cinema. In his free time, he enjoys drinking coffee and taking 35mm photos.

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Articles by Sebastien Raineri

Inside the Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum

February 19, 2026 Cultural Sites, Featured, Historic Sites, Museums & Galleries, Tokyo

Located within the leafy expanse of Koganei Park, far from the glass towers of central Tokyo, the Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum slows the city down and allows its past to remain physically present

Awaji: Discovering Japan’s First Island

February 3, 2026 Accommodation, Featured, Hyogo, Prefectures, Temples & Shrines

This is my first time visiting Awaji, an island that occupies a singular place in Japan’s cultural imagination.

Himatsuri: The Fire of the Gods

November 6, 2025 Festivals, Most Popular Destinations, Nara

The himatsuri, or Fire Festival, ignites once again, its flames a bridge between gods and humans.