ActivitiesKansaiPop Culture Nintendo Museum in Kyoto: What Gaming Fans Should Know In autumn 2024, the day that gaming fans had been waiting for finally arrived — the new Nintendo Museum opened…Yvonne TanakaOctober 16, 2024
CultureMy Japan My Japan: An Insight of Our Life as an International Family Welcome to the next installment of Voyapon's My Japan series, in which we introduce you to our more or less…Yvonne TanakaSeptember 19, 2024
ActivitiesKyushuSightseeingSponsored Exploring Hitoyoshi Kuma by Bicycle and Trying Local Cuisine Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans Surrounded by the mountains of southern Kyushu, the Hitoyoshi Kuma Area in Kumamoto Prefecture is blessed with a stunning landscape, a centuries-old history,…Yvonne TanakaMarch 9, 2023
ActivitiesKantoSightseeingSponsored Explore the Jewels of Shizuoka City Shizuoka Prefecture's fame comes from being the home to Japan's iconic volcanic mountain, Mt. Fuji, but this prefecture offers so…Yvonne TanakaFebruary 28, 2023
ActivitiesKantoSightseeing Imperial Palace East Gardens: What to See on the Grounds of the Former Edo Castle Located in the center of Tokyo and on the grounds of former Edo Castle, the East Gardens of the Imperial…Yvonne TanakaDecember 15, 2022
Things to Know How Do I Get an Internship in Japan? In most cases, an internship is an essential part of studies or training. So-called mandatory internships are intended to help…Yvonne TanakaMay 16, 2022
Things to Know How To Live In Japan: A Guide To Different Types Of Long-Term Visas How to live in Japan? Let’s be honest, who of us hasn’t asked this question before? And how often have…Yvonne TanakaNovember 5, 2021
CultureThings to Know Shiba, Akita, and other Japanese Dogs: Which Is The Most Popular Dog Breed in Japan? Some of them are small, and others are large. Some have long and thick fur, while others have to wear…Yvonne TanakaMarch 18, 2021
ActivitiesCultureEvents Horses in Japan: From Divine Companions to Cult Objects Us horse lovers all have something in common. Even on vacation in a foreign country, we feel we can't survive…Yvonne TanakaNovember 25, 2020
ChubuCultureEvents New Years in Japan: A Niigata Family Gathering to Celebrate the New Year It’s that time of the year again. The New Year is awaiting us, and with it, one of the most…Yvonne TanakaNovember 4, 2020
Things to Know Earthquakes in Japan: Why Are They Common & What to Do When One Happens Anyone who has experienced an earthquake in Japan knows that most are barely noticeable and last only a few seconds. There are approximately…Yvonne TanakaSeptember 17, 2020
CultureThings to Know Japanese Cemeteries: The Traditions of Japanese Burial Sites Japanese traditions contain numerous customs and rituals that may seem unusual to Westerners. However, these customs make sense when one…Yvonne TanakaSeptember 12, 2020
EventsKantoSightseeing Hitachi Seaside Park: A Blue Ocean of Nemophila What would be Japan without its flowers? The list of flower-centered attractions is long: pink sakura blossoms, orchards of peach…Yvonne TanakaJune 24, 2020
ActivitiesShikokuSponsored Toon City – A Jewel in Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku, Japan Toon city, located in the northwestern prefecture of Ehime in Shikoku, is one of the undiscovered jewels of the prefecture.…Yvonne TanakaApril 6, 2020
ActivitiesShikokuSponsored Tobe Ceramics and Sake – A Craft Experience Already on our way to Tobe we discover the flagship craft of the city – Tobe ceramics! Japanese ceramics are…Yvonne TanakaApril 6, 2020
ActivitiesShikokuSponsored Matsuyama, Japan – Shikoku Pilgrimage and Dogo Onsen Matsuyama in Shikoku, Japan is known for the Dogo Onsen, but also as a stop on the Shikoku Pilgrimage Trail.…Yvonne TanakaApril 6, 2020
KantoSightseeing Cherry Blossoms Viewing Through Tokyo The time has come: The cherry blossoms in Tokyo have reached their peak!But where can you best enjoy the white…Yvonne TanakaMarch 31, 2018
AccommodationChugokuShikokuSponsored Top 6 Resorts with Beautiful Sea Views in Setouchi Area Sponsored by SETOUCHI Tourism Authority. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, sit back and listen to…Yvonne TanakaMarch 15, 2018
AccommodationChugokuShikokuSponsored Experience Top 6 Luxurious Ryokans and Onsens in Setouchi Area Sponsored by SETOUCHI Tourism Authority. What the Auberge is in France is the ryokan in Japan. The traditional guesthouses, which…Yvonne TanakaMarch 15, 2018