Nara, one of the top tourist destinations in Japan’s Kansai region, becomes a breathtaking spectacle of pink and white every…
Lucia TsujiguchiMarch 19, 2025
Spring in Japan is a breathtaking season for wildlife lovers. It is a time when nature awakens with vibrant colors…
Maria PeñascalMarch 12, 2025
Spring means cherry blossoms and ohanami parties in Japan, but what are the rules we need to know while enjoying…
Maria PeñascalMarch 10, 2025
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
What is the climate like in Japan? What temperatures can you expect during your visit? And when is the best…
Daniela TravagliniFebruary 4, 2025
Japanese society, it could be said, really immerses itself in the changing seasons. From Shintoism and Buddhism, the main religions…
Maria PeñascalJune 28, 2024
Our guide reveals the best places to see ajisai blooms, plus unique souvenirs and cafes to visit along the way…
Claudia MitsuboriJune 3, 2024
I first visited Hamamatsu in the Spring of 2021. Before that, my only knowledge of the city was a blur…
Todd FongMarch 12, 2024
Ask me where my favorite place to visit is in Kyushu, and without hesitation, I would tell you it’s the…
Mika CunninghamMarch 9, 2022
It’s no secret that I love Oita. Of course, I might be a little biased, but as a resident here…
Mika CunninghamMarch 9, 2022
There is a lot to discover in the Kanto region around Japan's capital Tokyo, and it can be hard to…
Claudia MitsuboriDecember 14, 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
Ako City (赤穂市) is a small coastal town in Hyogo Prefecture along the beautiful Seto Inland Sea. Its location between…
Thomas SiebertMarch 20, 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
Ah, Spring! Sometimes it feels like the eyes of the world are waiting on the first signs of Spring in…
Todd FongJanuary 29, 2020
