As global tourism rebounds in the post-pandemic world, travelers must think about how their travel practices impact the places they…
Todd FongMarch 8, 2024
Deep in the heart of Ehime Prefecture, a leisurely drive south of Matsuyama City, away from the throngs of tourists…
Don KennedyMarch 11, 2022
The TAKUMI Road runs along Japan's western coast, collectively known as Hokuriku, from Fukui to Niigata prefectures. It is centered…
Todd FongJanuary 15, 2022
Hinoura Tsukasa turned the blade over in his hands, his keen eye taking in every detail of his handiwork. Each…
Todd FongDecember 20, 2021
It’s often said that music knows no borders. It’s a universal language understood all over the world and capable of…
Lucia TsujiguchiSeptember 8, 2021
When you’re traveling with family, it’s not always easy to find activities in the big city that appeals to everyone.…
Roméo ArnaultMarch 1, 2021
Takaoka city, nestled between the mountains of Toyama prefecture alongside the traditional Gokayama village and the Sea of Japan, has…
Joachim DucosFebruary 26, 2021
This is Part 3 of a 3 part series of articles about the New Golden Route, a part of Japan…
Toshiko SakuraiFebruary 12, 2021
Just outside the crowds of Kyoto city is a world of serene nature, vibrant culture, and deep history that you…
Don KennedyFebruary 3, 2021
There is a quality of tatami that is unmistakably Japanese. The scent of a freshly mowed field in Spring. The…
Todd FongJanuary 25, 2021
Discover Yuzawa's traditional Japanese kites and create your own "Managu" kite
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozNovember 30, 2019
During my stay in Tamana, Northern Kumamoto Prefecture, I had the opportunity to visit two businesses which, despite their differences,…
Clémentine CintréNovember 28, 2019
“Strike while the iron's hot.” I always knew what this meant, though never witnessed it in its complete, literal meaning.…
VoyaponNovember 6, 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
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
Sponsored by Kinki District Transport Bureau The reputation of Japanese knives, from their sharpness to their quality of craftsmanship, is…
Joachim DucosJanuary 7, 2019
Each Japanese prefecture has its own traditions, culinary specialties, and crafts. Today, let’s head to Yonago, in the Tottori Prefecture,…
Marion PontNovember 7, 2018
When talking about carved and lacquered wood, Japanese craftsmen enjoy a well-established reputation alongside their Chinese neighbors. With many unique…
LéoAugust 18, 2018
Otako Poppo, literally “toy hawk,” is one of the ancient traditions of Yamagata Prefecture. Beyond its use as a children's…
Joachim DucosMarch 13, 2018
If you are in Hita, you should visit two important factories in the city. Harajirozaemon is a miso and soy…
EstelleSeptember 23, 2017
