AccommodationCulture Couchsurfing in Japan: What to Consider Free accomodation with local hosts in the land of the rising sun, what to think about when couchsurfing in Japan.Jose I. EspindolaFebruary 14, 2016
Culture Customs, being a good guest in Japan Although Japanese will forgive you a few mistakes here and there, it is best to be courteous and be aware…Jose I. EspindolaFebruary 13, 2016
CultureKansaiSightseeing Kyoto’s breathtaking Ryoanji Temple Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, Kyoto's Ryoan-ji Temple has attracted many visitors to its rock garden.Ratih PermanaFebruary 12, 2016
ActivitiesCultureEventsKanto Mage (Topknot Hairstyle) Festival, Shimada Enjoy a history of Japanese hairstyle at the Shimada FestivalRobert-Gilles MartineauFebruary 12, 2016
CultureShopping Souvenirs, Bringing Back to Perfect Gift for Everyone Dear to You Souvenirs, or omiyage in Japanese, are the perfect way to bring something back to your country beyond the photographs and…Jose I. EspindolaFebruary 12, 2016
CultureKansaiSightseeing Kitano-Tenmangu, The God of Study Shrines in Kyoto Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is the first shrine dedicated to Sugawara No Michizane for his reputation as a poet, or even…Ratih PermanaFebruary 10, 2016
ChubuCultureSightseeing Nagano’s famous temple: Zenkoji Temple Being a temple town itself, Nagano city has developed around one of Japan's most famous temples, Zenkō-ji.Ozgun OzalayFebruary 8, 2016
ActivitiesCultureEventsKansaiSightseeing Catching a glimpse of the giant tuna at Touka-Ebisu Festival The annual Touka-Ebisu festival at Nishinomiya Jinja in Kobe celebrates the new year by offering a gaint tuna to the…VoyaponFebruary 3, 2016
Culture Japan’s Unrivalled Cleanliness Japan offers a daily life safety unlike any other country, a comfort bordering obsession, but above all, a level of…Robert-Gilles MartineauFebruary 1, 2016
CultureSightseeing Japanese Shinto shrines: And introduction to torii and other things Shrines are one of Japan's treasured places for photographers keen on capturing truly Japanese scenes.Robert-Gilles MartineauFebruary 1, 2016
CultureKantoSightseeing Kanaya Tea Festival, Shimada The Kanaya Tea Festival, which is only held every two years, is the most important festival held in Shimade and…Robert-Gilles MartineauJanuary 13, 2016
AccommodationActivitiesChubuCultureSightseeing A Zen experience in the nature of Nagano Staying at a Zen buddhist temple in Nagano as a volunteer. A one in a lifetime experience to escape the…Ozgun OzalayDecember 23, 2015