Venture into the dense forest mountains of Akita (秋田) prefecture in northeast Japan, and peek under the surface of its…
Cherise FongMarch 27, 2024
More often than not, autumn often gets overshadowed by cherry blossoms in springtime in Japan. However, autumn holds a special…
Ariel LeeNovember 30, 2022
Having been born on the winter solstice, I have always felt at home during the short and cold days of the…
Burcu BasarFebruary 23, 2022
If you have seen the Studio Ghibli anime Princess Mononoke and were wondering where the inspiration for the natural environment…
Don KennedyDecember 21, 2021
A few years ago, I caught a glimpse of an unforgettable scene while traveling through Semboku (仙北) in Akita Prefecture…
Clémentine CintréOctober 19, 2021
A 3 Day Journey on The Hokkaido Shinkansen Have you ever taken a trip on the Shinkansen in Japan? It…
Mark WebsterMarch 19, 2020
Have you ever taken a trip on the Shinkansen in Japan? It is said that the speed and stability of…
Mark WebsterMarch 19, 2020
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
Whether you already live in Japan or are just passing through, you will naturally want to go southwest of Tokyo…
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozNovember 30, 2019
If you are looking for a deeper nature than big urban cities to admire the kouyou - the phenomenon of…
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozNovember 30, 2019
Discover Yuzawa's traditional Japanese kites and create your own "Managu" kite
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozNovember 30, 2019
Thankfully, there are several pairs of galoshes (rubber boots) reserved for guests by the door in the rear of Ganiba…
Todd FongFebruary 13, 2019
To reach Gozanoishi, I scrambled down a low snow-covered embankment, with the grace of a newborn three-legged deer, nearly falling…
Todd FongFebruary 12, 2019
This past year, a second ramen shop in Tokyo earned a Michelin star in the latest ratings. Ramen, one of…
Todd FongFebruary 11, 2019
Sponsored by Semboku City The weeping cherry trees, renowned for their flowing pink blossom-covered branches in the Spring, hung heavy…
Todd FongFebruary 10, 2019
I have a little secret to spill. When my son was a toddler, we bought him a Tomy Plarail toy…
Todd FongFebruary 9, 2019
Sponsored by Semboku City With his ski pole, Hiro-san drew a cute little monster face on the meter-sized ball of…
Todd FongFebruary 8, 2019
Sponsored by Yuzawa city. Yuzawa, located in Akita Prefecture, is not only known for its udon noodles, which are popular…
Joachim DucosSeptember 12, 2018
Tanabata festival, a tradition originally coming from China, is very popular in Japan. In Yuzawa, a small city located in Akita…
Joachim DucosSeptember 8, 2018
Among the many types of noodles eaten in Japan, two are the most popular: soba noodles, with a slightly brown…
Joachim DucosSeptember 4, 2018
Yuzawa City is known for a heavy snowfall in the Tohoku region, the northern part of Japan. This mountainous region…
JulieMarch 19, 2018
Sponsored by Yuzawa Geopark Promotion Group Yuzawa City, in Akita Prefecture, offers visitors the traditional craft delighted by the beauty…
JulieMarch 17, 2018
Hidden in the heart of the mountains of the Yuzawa region, there are many small onsen villages to relax: welcome…
JulieMarch 16, 2018
Tsurunoyu Onsen in Akita, is one of many hot springs which belong to Nyutou Onsenkyo. Great tips about visiting various…
Ryann OverbayApril 24, 2016
Lake Tazawa offers many activities such as fishing, skiing, relaxing in hotsprings as well sightseeing spots like the Goza no…
Ryann OverbayApril 1, 2016
