Human nature is indomitable. As pilgrimages were in the past something that reinforced our relationship with the most mundane aspects…
Toshiko SakuraiJune 5, 2025
Despite the title of this article, the truth is that it's not exactly my intention to recommend seeing Kyoto in…
Toshiko SakuraiMay 20, 2025
What first comes to mind when talking about Fushimi Inari Taisha, also known as Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine 伏見稲荷大社, is…
Toshiko SakuraiMay 9, 2025
The queue snaked several times within the premises and extended outside, nearly around the corner, far longer than I anticipated.…
Toshiko SakuraiMarch 27, 2025
The hum of the elevator grew faint as it rose higher and higher, carrying me to the top of the…
Toshiko SakuraiFebruary 3, 2025
Hi everyone. Let me share a peek into my daily life for Voyapon readers as part of the My Japan…
Toshiko SakuraiNovember 19, 2024
Approximately an hour south of Tokyo, Kamakura feels like a world apart. This coastal city, cradled between forested hills and…
Toshiko SakuraiSeptember 26, 2024
"Ah, Barcelona! Olympic Games, Sagrada Familia." An almost unanimous chant uttered by many older Japanese people (old enough to remember…
Toshiko SakuraiSeptember 9, 2024
If you ask the average Tokyoite about Tokyo Daibutsu 東京大仏 or Tokyo’s Giant Buddha, do not be surprised by the…
Toshiko SakuraiSeptember 2, 2024
Uncover a treasure trove of local specialties and one-of-a-kind souvenirs in this charming onsen town's shopping district.
Toshiko SakuraiAugust 13, 2024
At the zenith of Atami's heyday, it was the golden prize of your average corporate employee. A spa town so…
Toshiko SakuraiAugust 1, 2024
In 1923, Tokyo burned to its very core. Live wires and kitchens flamed out of control as the trepidation of…
Toshiko SakuraiJune 25, 2024
Did you know that Japan is about to roll out a new set of banknotes very soon? This will be…
Toshiko SakuraiJune 21, 2024
Butoh is an avant-garde dance that emerged in Post-war Japan that has captivated audiences worldwide. Here is all you need…
Toshiko SakuraiMay 28, 2024
Although the legal framework of the current Japanese education system dates back to the postwar constitution, most educational structures, which…
Toshiko SakuraiMay 2, 2024
Isehara City (伊勢原市) located in Kanagawa Prefecture's heartland, is a gateway to both history and nature, just a short journey…
Toshiko SakuraiMarch 15, 2024
As Tokyo's tourism industry has experienced a remarkable revival since last year, the principles of sustainable tourism, societal impact, and…
Toshiko SakuraiMarch 8, 2024
In the heart of Japan, between the iconic Mount Fuji and the serene Pacific, lies the vibrant region of Shizuoka.…
Toshiko SakuraiJanuary 24, 2024
Water is the beginning of life, and there’s one place in Yamanashi prefecture where it flows from the holiest of…
Toshiko SakuraiMarch 29, 2023
When traveling, many people may settle for the most trodden path while may find that the more fulfilling experiences may…
Toshiko SakuraiMarch 27, 2023
If there is one craft that is intrinsically related to Japan, it is Japanese lacquer. Before humans ever rode horses,…
Toshiko SakuraiMarch 27, 2023
Sustainable tourism, societal impact, and culture and legacy preservation are crucial aspects of modern travel. As we explore new destinations…
Toshiko SakuraiMarch 16, 2023
Fukue Island is the largest on Nagasaki's Goto Archipelago. Discover with us its beautiful landscapes and fascinating history!
Toshiko SakuraiJanuary 31, 2023
Legend has it that a deity appeared in a dream to a pious Buddhist monk to show him a sacred…
Toshiko SakuraiApril 12, 2022
The year is 1952. The revolution that will radically transform Japanese animation into what we know today is taking place…
Toshiko SakuraiMarch 28, 2022
In the quest for a place’s identity, Setouchi asked itself what it wanted to be and found its answer to…
Toshiko SakuraiJanuary 5, 2022
Remove your watch and shut down your smartphone. For time flows differently at Oumi no Sato (翁美の里), and you don’t…
Toshiko SakuraiJanuary 5, 2022
