Welcome to the latest installment of Voyapon’s series where we share some of the best under-the-radar events happening throughout Japan.…
Paul McInnesFebruary 27, 2025
Isehara City (伊勢原市) located in Kanagawa Prefecture's heartland, is a gateway to both history and nature, just a short journey…
Toshiko SakuraiMarch 15, 2024
The sight of Mount Oyama’s pyramid-shaped silhouette, at an altitude of 1,252 meters, is hard to miss in the Kanagawa…
Mathilde Serre MaysMarch 15, 2024
As Tokyo's tourism industry has experienced a remarkable revival since last year, the principles of sustainable tourism, societal impact, and…
Toshiko SakuraiMarch 8, 2024
Yokohama (横浜) is a global city of about 3.77 million people, with opportunities for businesses, academics, and individuals. The city…
Taeko Shiota AbuzaMarch 31, 2023
Sustainable tourism, societal impact, and culture and legacy preservation are crucial aspects of modern travel. As we explore new destinations…
Toshiko SakuraiMarch 16, 2023
Just south of Tokyo is Enoshima, one of the most popular day-trip destinations from Tokyo and surrounding areas. Most people…
Ariel LeeJanuary 20, 2023
Kanagawa is easily one of the most convenient places to stay to explore Tokyo and the Kanto region with train…
Stefania Da PontDecember 2, 2022
The legendary island of Enoshima (江ノ島) is just a stone’s throw away (or one hour by train) from Tokyo, and…
Cherise FongAugust 31, 2021
As Japan’s second-largest city, Yokohama (横浜) is best known for bridging past, present, and future with its historical gardens and…
Cherise FongAugust 31, 2021
When I came to Japan with my Working Holiday visa in March 2019, sakura blossoms were about to bloom. The…
Maria PeñascalApril 2, 2021
Who doesn't dream of going for a walk under the cherry blossoms in Japan and having a picnic with friends…
Claudia MitsuboriFebruary 16, 2021
If 2020 has left you feeling like you've had an eight-month hangover, do your head, heart, and soul a favor…
Todd FongDecember 25, 2020
Roughly an hour and a half away from central Tokyo lie Hakone, a favourite day trip or weekend getaway for…
Lia YewJuly 18, 2020
‘The dancers are fools; the spectators are fools, both fools alike, so why not dance?’ The English translation to the…
Jonathan ReeveJuly 16, 2020
Enoshima, that small and enjoyable island located in Kanagawa Prefecture, offers a huge variety of activities. It is not surprising…
Maria PeñascalFebruary 15, 2020
After a whole day walking around Enoshima, I was exhausted. The sun was setting and the chill was rising, but…
Maria PeñascalFebruary 15, 2020
Sponsored by Coastal Area International Strategy Headquarters, City of Kawasaki In my mind, industrial areas were dark, dirty and noisy…
Maria PeñascalJanuary 7, 2020
Sponsored by ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY Japan prides itself on excellent service and hospitality, so even when you take a Japanese…
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozMarch 18, 2019
Sponsored by ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY I remember my first visit to Enoshima, relaxing on its expansive beaches while taking in…
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozMarch 17, 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 ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY Mt. Takao is one of the most popular day hike destinations for Tokyoites, but where…
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozMarch 5, 2019
Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourist Association. Whether you are visiting as a tourist or a sports enthusiast traveling for 2019 Rugby…
Pierre BabinOctober 11, 2018
Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourist Association. When we think of Tokyo, we imagine a lot of urban activities in a good…
Pierre BabinOctober 9, 2018
Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourist Association. When visiting Tokyo, a gigantic metropolis constantly in flux, you may not believe that you…
Pierre BabinOctober 7, 2018
Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourism Association Enoshima (江の島) ,very close to Tokyo, is an ideal destination for a getaway place…
Clémentine CintréMarch 23, 2018
Sponsored by Fujisawa City Tourism Organization Fujisawa is known for its shrine and as one of the post towns along…
Clémentine CintréMarch 22, 2018
