FeaturedFoodShoppingThings to Know Starbucks in Japan: Why They Are So Popular and Why You Should Visit Starbucks is, without a doubt, a beloved Japanese institution. In a couple of short decades since the global coffee chain’s…Richard MilnerMarch 16, 2022
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ActivitiesFeaturedSponsoredTohoku The Best Backcountry Powder and Ski Hills in Towada-Hachimantai National Park If there is one thing skiing in Japan is known for, it is the incredibly light and dry powder snow…Don KennedyMarch 2, 2022
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FeaturedSightseeingSponsoredTohoku Reconnecting Communities on Japan’s Michinoku Coastal Trail It was my second day hiking on the Michinoku Coastal Trail in Japan, and I had just scrambled down a…Ben WellerFebruary 21, 2022
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FeaturedKyushuSightseeingSponsoredThings to Know Izumi: A great winter gateway for birding and Japanese culture enthusiasts I’m in Kyushu, the third largest and the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, drawn, by an extraordinary annual natural…Mark Brazil Ph.DJanuary 31, 2022
ActivitiesFeaturedSightseeingSponsored Go Hiking in Nakatsugawa on the Historic Nakasendo Trail The Nakasendo Trail (中山道) is one of the five former "Gokaido" (五街道) routes in Japan used during the Edo period…ManonJanuary 20, 2022
ActivitiesFeaturedKantoSightseeingSponsored Discovering Gunma’s Shugendo Stronghold on Mount Myogi In Gunma (群馬県), beneath the forest canopy halfway up a great mountain, we ascended an ancient stone staircase, crumbling from…Todd FongJanuary 12, 2022
FeaturedFoodKansaiSightseeingSponsored From Kinosaki Onsen to Amanohashidate: Ride a Gourmet Sightseeing Train in Japan Whenever I think back on my first experiences of Japanese train travel, it’s never the 300 kph speeds or the…Mika SendaJanuary 5, 2022
ActivitiesFeaturedSightseeingSponsoredTohoku Tsuruoka: A Journey into Nature, Hot Springs, and the Realm of Spirit Tsuruoka City (鶴岡市) and its surrounding region are, without a doubt, one of Japan’s most unique, hidden gems for travelers.…Richard MilnerDecember 27, 2021
AccommodationActivitiesFeaturedShikokuSponsored The Adventurer’s Paradise of Shikoku Island The fact that I had made it this far down the canyon, wading and sometimes swimming in the river's cold…Todd FongDecember 23, 2021
AccommodationCultureFeaturedFoodShikokuSightseeingSponsored Could Kochi Be Japan’s Best Kept Secret? I could try to convince you about the many virtues of Kochi Prefecture (高知県), but instead, I'll leave that to…Todd FongDecember 23, 2021
FeaturedThings to Know How to Choose Your Japanese Language School in Japan Passion for Japan often makes people want to learn the Japanese language beyond the basic expressions such as "arigato". Nowadays,…Stefania Da PontNovember 29, 2021
ActivitiesFeaturedSightseeingThings to Know Fall Colors in Japan: The Best Autumn Leaves Destinations To Visit in 2023 I finally made peace with the fact that I must endure a wait for the fall colors to arrive in Japan,…Burcu BasarNovember 11, 2021
CultureFeaturedKantoThings to Know Anzan Omamori: Japanese Amulets for Safe Childbirth and their Traditions in Japan In shrines and temples of Japan, you’ll find omamori, or amulets, of all kinds. While some places of worship may…Ariel LeeNovember 9, 2021
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
FeaturedThings to Know COVID-19 & Japan Border Measures. Which travelers are concerned? Disclaimer: We at Voyapon try to provide you with the most up-to-date information on Japan’s travel regulations using reputable news…Toshiko SakuraiOctober 26, 2021
CultureFeaturedPop CultureThings to Know Pokémon in Japan: How and Why it Became a Global Phenomenon How many video game franchises have worldwide International Championships to their credit? How many hold annual parades starring their most…Toshiko SakuraiAugust 10, 2021
FeaturedFood How the “Natto Musume” Will Make a Natto Believer Out of You While Japan is a food lover's paradise, there is no universal agreement on what foods people will eat. Some visitors…Todd FongJuly 12, 2021
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FeaturedTohoku On the Traces of the 2011 Tsunami in Northeast Japan Ten years after a monstrous tsunami devastated the Pacific coast of Tohoku (東北) on March 11, 2011, it’s still a…CheriseJune 17, 2021
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ChubuFeaturedPop CultureSightseeing Ghibli Theme Park: How Much is it, and When Will it Open? Studio Ghibli, the renowned Japanese animation studio responsible for landmark films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and Spirited…Joseph WentzSeptember 19, 2020
FeaturedSightseeing The Top 5 Most Beautiful Japanese Gardens In Japan Japanese gardens are designed to be contemplated, like true works of art. They offer a glimpse into nature and are…Youmna JomaaSeptember 14, 2020
FeaturedKansaiSightseeing Katsuo-ji Temple: The Home of the Winning Daruma Close your eyes and imagine a path in the middle of a mountain, surrounded by trees of red, ocher and…Lucia TsujiguchiAugust 30, 2020