In Japan, religion isn’t just a belief system, it’s woven into everyday life. The two major spiritual traditions, Shinto and…
Gaël FaulconnierJune 12, 2025
Death. That mystery yet to be solved. That unanswered phenomenon that all cultures try to understand. The path to the…
Maria PeñascalJanuary 23, 2025
Throughout history, humans have always sought to explain the mysterious or illogical phenomena around them. To make sense of what…
Lucia TsujiguchiJanuary 21, 2025
“A Japanese is born as a Shinto, marries as a Christian, and dies as a Buddhist.” This looks impossible, but…
Maria PeñascalMay 24, 2022
One of the most common stereotypes we have of Japan is that Japanese people work all the time and have…
Daniela TravagliniApril 26, 2022
The Hamamatsu region in Shizuoka Prefecture is located in a privileged natural environment. With its impressive mountains and over 800…
Lucia TsujiguchiMarch 31, 2022
Hiking to the iconic summit of Japan’s tallest mountain is a bucket list ambition for both Japanese and international visitors…
James DaviesFebruary 16, 2022
In shrines and temples of Japan, you’ll find omamori, or amulets, of all kinds. While some places of worship may…
Ariel LeeNovember 9, 2021
In the eastern area of Kyoto in Higashiyama district, a building full of ancient culture for nearly 800 years goes unnoticed by…
Irene BurriccoSeptember 9, 2021
The name Goto literally means 5 Islands, the number of islands the Goto Islands were traditionally said to contain. The…
Todd FongJanuary 28, 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
It’s that time of the year again. The New Year is awaiting us, and with it, one of the most…
Yvonne TanakaNovember 4, 2020
Japanese traditions contain numerous customs and rituals that may seem unusual to Westerners. However, these customs make sense when one…
Yvonne TanakaSeptember 12, 2020
Spiritual, contemplative places are abundant in Japan. With tiny sanctuaries just around the corner and gorgeous UNESCO world heritage sites…
Marion PontAugust 25, 2020
One of Japan's favorite summer getaways for locals and tourists alike is Okinawa. Okinawa is the southernmost prefecture of Japan…
Dagmara KoreckaJuly 7, 2020
Sponsored by Asuka Mura, Nara. When we talk about Japan's "old capital", most people think of Kyoto. Well-studied people also…
Clémentine CintréAugust 23, 2019
Japan is a land rich in myths, and the popular saying among the Japanese is that 8 million kami (Shinto…
Clémentine CintréJanuary 6, 2019
Sponsored by Nakatsugawa city. Zen is probably one of the most illustrious Japanese philosophies. Synonymous with rest or well-being for…
LéoOctober 29, 2018
Kumano Kodo - A Pilgrimage Trail Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site Japan has an ancient ascetic religion which…
VoyaponFebruary 2, 2018
Kunisaki Peninsula (Oita prefecture, Kyushu island) and its Futago-ji is best known as one of the birthplaces of a particular form…
Clémentine CintréNovember 12, 2017
