Kimono patterns are not only decorative but also have special cultural meaning. The wearer will often choose based on the…
AmyAugust 26, 2020
Umeda (梅田) is one of the most crowded areas in Osaka. It is a massive beehive of department stores, restaurants,…
Lucia TsujiguchiJuly 14, 2020
The modern Tokaido route (from Jrailpass.com) Travelling around Japan is always an adventure, with the efficiency and ease of the…
Lia YewMay 8, 2020
Already on our way to Tobe we discover the flagship craft of the city – Tobe ceramics! Japanese ceramics are…
Yvonne TanakaApril 6, 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
Matsudo in Chiba Prefecture is a link between cities and times. It connects to its neighbors Noda, Kashiwa, and Nagareyama,…
Richard MilnerFebruary 22, 2020
Japan's Mt. Daisen is as significant as Mt. Fuji, home to ancient religious sites, a dairy farm, & a photography…
Todd FongJanuary 15, 2020
A 90 minute morning bus ride, as it turns out, is a great time to think about monsters. Well, not…
Todd FongJanuary 14, 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
Discover Yuzawa's traditional Japanese kites and create your own "Managu" kite
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozNovember 30, 2019
sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters Situated in Kumamoto Prefecture on the old Buzen Kaido road linking northern and southern…
Clémentine CintréNovember 28, 2019
When I think of the onsen rich prefecture of Oita, three distinctive features come to mind: I think of the…
Mika CunninghamNovember 20, 2019
sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters Some say the beauty of Japan lies in the way it attempts to…
Todd FongNovember 14, 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
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
Located in Japan’s snowy northern island, Asahikawa is a hub for Japanese woodworking, furniture production and interior design. A uniquely…
Andrew DeckMarch 23, 2019
Sponsored by ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY . Hakone is one of the most popular escapes for both Tokyoites and visitors to…
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozMarch 16, 2019
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Using Google Maps to navigate to a destination in Japan is a bit of an adventure…
Todd FongMarch 1, 2019
With views of the deep blue sea of Omura bay and the lush green of the terraced tea plantations, Higashisonogi offers…
Marion PontFebruary 20, 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 Nakaumi Shinjiko Daisen DMO Let's suppose you came to the San'in Chuo Region of Shimane and Tottori Prefectures to…
Clémentine CintréJanuary 11, 2019
Art and nature have always gone hand-in-hand, nature being the inspiration for many artists and their work. When you bring…
Clémentine CintréJanuary 4, 2019
