Matsuyama in Shikoku, Japan is known for the Dogo Onsen, but also as a stop on the Shikoku Pilgrimage Trail.…
Yvonne TanakaApril 6, 2020
Toon city, located in the northwestern prefecture of Ehime in Shikoku, is one of the undiscovered jewels of the prefecture.…
Yvonne TanakaApril 6, 2020
There's certainly no shortage of interesting things to do during the day in Tokyo, but as night falls on Japan's…
VoyaponMarch 25, 2020
A 3 Day Journey On The Hokkaido Shinkansen Have you ever taken a trip on the Shinkansen in Japan? It…
Mark WebsterMarch 19, 2020
Ohhhh, hand-made paper. I remember going through and feeling my mother's old collection of Japanese washi papers as a kid,…
Mika CunninghamMarch 19, 2020
When I was a kid, my mother thought it was best to keep my brother and I occupied with a…
Mika CunninghamMarch 19, 2020
There will come a time in a person's life when the rush of adrenaline to the body overcomes their common…
Todd FongMarch 17, 2020
After having a wonderful rural experience in Izumi City, I had a very special sight to see: the Japanese cranes…
Maria PeñascalMarch 7, 2020
Matsudo in Chiba Prefecture is a link between cities and times. It connects to its neighbors Noda, Kashiwa, and Nagareyama,…
Richard MilnerFebruary 22, 2020
Enoshima, that small and enjoyable island located in Kanagawa Prefecture, offers a huge variety of activities. It is not surprising…
Maria PeñascalFebruary 15, 2020
After a whole day walking around Enoshima, I was exhausted. The sun was setting and the chill was rising, but…
Maria PeñascalFebruary 15, 2020
Mysterious, quiet, impressive, even confusing. Landing on Nozaki, an abandoned island with but a single resident, all these adjectives come…
rachidaFebruary 11, 2020
Perhaps it's an obvious statement, but allow me to make it anyways: Japan loves its sakura. With a sakura blossom…
Mika CunninghamJanuary 31, 2020
Ah, Spring! Sometimes it feels like the eyes of the world are waiting on the first signs of Spring in…
Todd FongJanuary 29, 2020
Sponsored by Coastal Area International Strategy Headquarters, City of Kawasaki In my mind, industrial areas were dark, dirty and noisy…
Maria PeñascalJanuary 7, 2020
By the time we boarded the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano, my mother, who was visiting from America, had been touring…
Todd FongDecember 28, 2019
Discover Yuzawa's traditional Japanese kites and create your own "Managu" kite
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozNovember 30, 2019
sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters Situated in Kumamoto Prefecture on the old Buzen Kaido road linking northern and southern…
Clémentine CintréNovember 28, 2019
sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters Japanese fruits are famous for being as beautiful as they are delicious, and the…
Clémentine CintréNovember 28, 2019
During my stay in Tamana, Northern Kumamoto Prefecture, I had the opportunity to visit two businesses which, despite their differences,…
Clémentine CintréNovember 28, 2019
The forest enveloping Kikuchi Gorge in Kumamoto Prefecture is one of the 44 accredited sites in Japan for shinrin yoku,…
Todd FongNovember 14, 2019
Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters Ahh, the great outdoors of Aso. Famous for its rich milk and yogurt drinks,…
Mika CunninghamNovember 14, 2019
“I want to feel sunlight on my face…where the streets have no name.” Bono’s words never rang so true as…
Todd FongNovember 14, 2019
sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters The strong winds blowing over the Senomoto Highlands had me worried it would make…
Todd FongNovember 14, 2019
Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters The first question that came to mind as I settled into my kayak was…
Todd FongNovember 6, 2019
The Japanese have a love for small, cute dogs and you will see them strolling elegantly in streets and parks…
Mark WebsterOctober 23, 2019
Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters The koi, or Japanese carp, is one of two fish that best represents the…
Luca DenserOctober 18, 2019
