Sponsored by Mino City I know what you're thinking. Surely paper can be found everywhere, on any budget, with only…
Hazel TaylorDecember 4, 2017
Sponsored by Yamakoshi Village Carp, or koi fish - they’re a ubiquitous facet of water gardens worldwide. While staring down…
Liam DuffyNovember 28, 2017
Sponsored by Yamakoshi Village When you first experience the scenery from the narrow roads that weave through Yamakoshi Village, it’s…
Liam DuffyNovember 26, 2017
Sponsored by Tourism Oita A Night at a Home-stay on Kyushu Island Experienced the bustling city life of Tokyo, the worlds…
NoémieNovember 15, 2017
Kunisaki Peninsula (Oita prefecture, Kyushu island) and its Futago-ji is best known as one of the birthplaces of a particular form…
Clémentine CintréNovember 12, 2017
Kunisaki Peninsula (国東半島) is a beautiful rural area centred around Mount Futago in northern Oita Prefecture. Here, a 1300 history of Buddhism and Shintoism and mountain worship moulded Kunisaki Peninsula into an ancient…
Tamara BurgessOctober 13, 2017
Ochazuke a warming, classic Japanese dish which can be made easily using leftovers or ingredients found in your cupboard. It’s…
AmyOctober 10, 2017
Sponsored by Nakanojo tourism association In our previous articles on Nakanojo, we discussed the upcoming art festival Nakanojo Biennale. It…
Alex EhrenreichSeptember 21, 2017
Sponsored by Murakami City During my trip to Murakami city, I learned about the numerous “charm points” of this interesting…
Alex EhrenreichSeptember 15, 2017
Sponsored by Tourism Oita After visiting Usuki known for its castle, its samurai streets, and the Stone Buddhas carved into…
EstelleSeptember 3, 2017
What is Bonsai You Ask? Bon-sai(盆栽) literally translates to "tray planting," which is exactly what the art of bonsai is. Bonsai…
Ryann OverbayJuly 29, 2017
Using mobile apps can make your life in Japan a lot easier. In this article I will show you the five most…
tristanJuly 21, 2017
Sponsored by Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association Situated in the Tohoku region, Tsuchiyu Onsen, (土湯温泉) is a quaint town in the…
Tamara BurgessJuly 12, 2017
Signs of Nagasaki's historical and contemporary Christian presence are dotted throughout the city. Arguably, the best place to experience this history…
Freddie FootJune 15, 2017
Buddhism has existed for millennia. Its tenets have traveled far: from India through to Southeast Asia and the islands of…
Ethan CookmanJune 13, 2017
Okinawa, a legacy and inheritance of the Ryukyu Kingdom, characterizes a distinctive, rich and colorful culture that is very different…
Dagmara KoreckaJune 3, 2017
Terroir - a French word that refers to the environmental factors that influence a crop's characteristics - may be an expression which is…
AmyJune 1, 2017
Carrying Cash in Japan Carrying cash in Japan can be really useful. There are plenty of reasons why you should…
tristanMay 28, 2017
The Japanese people are famous for their high service standards and warm hospitality. But the locals in Takayama take it…
Ian TsangMay 18, 2017
There is something about Japan that often goes unnoticed, yet never fails to impress tourists that come from all corners of…
Virginia GonzálezMay 2, 2017
Where is Yamadera "Mountain Temple"? The area of Northern Honshu known as Tohoku is not always the first destination…
Alex EhrenreichApril 26, 2017
As a foreigner in Japan, I was excited to learn about and be exposed to the popular concept of tabehoudai Japanese BBQ.…
kiyomiApril 17, 2017
Sponsored by The Tourism Association of Central Region in Fukushima Prefecture The History of Takashiba Dekoyashiki (Workshop) During the Edo…
Ryann OverbayMarch 22, 2017
Sponsored by The Tourism Association of Central Region in Fukushima Prefecture Koriyama Koriyama city is located in central Fukushima Prefecture.…
Ryann OverbayMarch 16, 2017
Sponsored by Setouchi City Japanese Samurai Swords with 1,000-Years of History 1,000 years ago, Bizen Osafune was the top sword…
Vicky TaylorMarch 10, 2017
Uonuma is located in South Central Niigata, and is well known for its delicious rice and it’s sake. The winters…
Ryann OverbayMarch 2, 2017
Sponsored by the Shizuoka Prefecture Tourism Association Yoshiwara is a district of Fuji city, located in the east of Shizuoka…
Mathilde HeidaryFebruary 26, 2017
