In the minds of many people considering a trip to Japan, one of the iconic images of this beautiful country…
Todd FongSeptember 1, 2020
If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, you are more than likely familiar with the Sega Genesis, or…
Joseph WentzJuly 31, 2020
One of Japan's favorite summer getaways for locals and tourists alike is Okinawa. Okinawa is the southernmost prefecture of Japan…
Dagmara KoreckaJuly 7, 2020
Like chess is to the west, the game of Go is an Asian board game in which the players can…
Joachim DucosJuly 4, 2020
As closed borders and shelter-in-place restrictions continue to be in effect around the world, travelers and travel-related service providers alike…
Todd FongJune 23, 2020
Osaka is famous across Japan for its delicious cuisine, vibrant nightlife, and friendly people. It’s a crazy city full of…
Lucia TsujiguchiJune 15, 2020
Wearing a Japanese kimono is an experience many visitors to Japan enjoy. For a small fee, women (and men) can…
Todd FongJune 7, 2020
Kimono 着物 are a traditional form of Japanese clothing worn by both men and women. Kimono are unique to Japan…
Todd FongApril 21, 2020
Reading classical Japanese literature might sound like a daunting challenge, comparable to Chaucer, Shakespeare or the ancient Greeks. But don’t…
AmyApril 17, 2020
Saying thank you in Japanese can be more than a simple "arigatou". You can either add more words to it…
VoyaponApril 7, 2020
"Itadakimasu" and "Gochisousama" are more than just good wishes for your meal in Japanese.
VoyaponApril 4, 2020
Kimono are a traditional Japanese form of clothing worn by both men and women. Kimono is a garment that is…
Todd FongMarch 30, 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
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
Shigaraki (信楽町) is a village in Shiga Prefecture (滋賀県), east of Kyoto. The Prefecture is not only home to the…
Clémentine CintréMarch 16, 2020
Izumi (Kagoshima prefecture) is a city with many surprises. After my experience staying in a traditional rural house and seeing…
Maria PeñascalMarch 7, 2020
During Hinamatsuri literally “doll’s celebration”) beautiful ornamental dolls are displayed in Japan's household to celebrate the good fortune of girls.
VoyaponMarch 2, 2020
Sponsored by Sekikawa Village Its no secret that people here in Japan absolutely love cats. At almost every port, downtown…
Derek YamashitaDecember 27, 2019
In Japan, ancestral traditions are still very much alive, and wherever you go, the many festivals held throughout the country…
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozDecember 12, 2019
sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters Some say the beauty of Japan lies in the way it attempts to…
Todd FongNovember 14, 2019
“Strike while the iron's hot.” I always knew what this meant, though never witnessed it in its complete, literal meaning.…
VoyaponNovember 6, 2019
Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters To understand the essence of Japanese culture, one need to look no further than…
Luca DenserOctober 18, 2019
Sponsored by Ojika Town A visit to Ojika island will certainly reward you with a plethora of stunning scenes of…
Luca DenserAugust 6, 2019
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Saiki, coastal city in Oita prefecture Located in the southeast part of Oita Prefecture on Kyushu…
Aimée MoribayashiJuly 16, 2019
Sponsored by Takachiho Tourist Association While Takachiho is mainly known for its sumptuous gorges and wagyu beef, Japanese mythology lovers…
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozJuly 12, 2019
Miyama, a small town in Kagoshima Prefecture, is home to the sophisticated and beautiful Satsuma ceramics which have over 400…
Dagmara KoreckaJune 8, 2019
Today's Japan is conveniently connected from end to end with high speed trains, underwater tunnels and frequent local flights, but…
Marion PontMay 11, 2019
