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,…YvonneMarch 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…YvonneFebruary 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…YvonneDecember 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…YvonneMay 16, 2022
FeaturedThings 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…YvonneNovember 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…YvonneMarch 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…YvonneNovember 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…YvonneNovember 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…YvonneSeptember 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…YvonneSeptember 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…YvonneJune 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.…YvonneApril 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…YvonneApril 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.…YvonneApril 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…YvonneMarch 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…YvonneMarch 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…YvonneMarch 15, 2018