The island of Manabeshima (真鍋島), in Okayama Prefecture (岡山県), is a place in Japan that I have dreamed of visiting…
Clémentine CintréMarch 18, 2021
Us horse lovers all have something in common. Even on vacation in a foreign country, we feel we can't survive…
Yvonne TanakaNovember 25, 2020
Kimono patterns are not only decorative but also have special cultural meaning. The wearer will often choose based on the…
AmyAugust 26, 2020
If you've heard about Okunoshima, more widely known by its popular name of Rabbit Island (official website), you can thank…
Todd FongAugust 15, 2020
When you think of Japan's wildlife, one image commonly comes to mind: the Japanese snow monkeys relaxing in their mountainside…
Jonathan ReeveMay 18, 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
Living in Tokyo is amazing, but at the same time, such a big metropolis can be overwhelming. Experiencing the rural…
Maria PeñascalMarch 9, 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
After having a wonderful rural experience in Izumi City, I had a very special sight to see: the Japanese cranes…
Maria PeñascalMarch 7, 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
sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters In the heart of Kyushu, Kumamoto Prefecture is a natural paradise best known as…
VoyaponDecember 14, 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
The Japanese have a love for small, cute dogs and you will see them strolling elegantly in streets and parks…
Mark WebsterOctober 23, 2019
Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters The koi, or Japanese carp, is one of two fish that best represents the…
Luca DenserOctober 18, 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 Izumi City The Legacy of Japanese Tsuru In Japan, the crane (tsuru in Japanese) is more than an…
Marie HabasqueJanuary 17, 2019
Mt. Mokoto (藻琴山, Mokotoyama) is a mountain in Koshimizu-cho, Hokkaido, accessible by a 40-minute car ride from the Memanbetsu Airport…
Jeremy DoccolaAugust 20, 2018
Sponsored by Niigata City Iwamuro is a small thermal town located a mere 50-minute train ride from Niigata. Legend has…
Marion PontJuly 29, 2018
Hiroshima is a beautiful and modern city in Hiroshima Prefecture, located four hours away from Tokyo by shinkansen and also served by a…
tristanApril 28, 2018
It seems a little sad to say but despite all of the wonders Ishigaki Island has to offer, one of…
Hazel TaylorApril 12, 2018
Sponsored by Seibu Holdings inc. What better after a good day of skiing than to relax in a place that's…
JulieMarch 22, 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 Ozu City Shikoku offers a great variety of landscapes from sea to mountains! In Ehime Prefecture, this climate…
Fabienne CheneJanuary 25, 2018
Sponsored by Koshimizu Tourism Association Lake Tofutsu, with an area of 900 hectares and a circumference of over 27 km, is…
Tamara BurgessDecember 15, 2017
Autumn in Hokkaido? Why wouldn't you!? The first place that koyo (autumn colours) hits Japan is in the northernmost prefecture,…
Tamara BurgessDecember 8, 2017
Sponsored by Yamakoshi Village In recent years, the Yamakoshi region in Niigata Prefecture has begun to focus on green and rural tourism.…
JulieDecember 5, 2017
Sponsored by Yamakoshi Village When one encounters the term “bullfighting”, the imagery that comes to mind is not necessarily a…
Liam DuffyNovember 30, 2017
