sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters In the heart of Kyushu, Kumamoto Prefecture is a natural paradise best known as…
VoyaponDecember 14, 2019
If you are looking for a deeper nature than big urban cities to admire the kouyou - the phenomenon of…
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozNovember 30, 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
During my stay in Tamana, Northern Kumamoto Prefecture, I had the opportunity to visit two businesses which, despite their differences,…
Clémentine CintréNovember 28, 2019
I had several opportunities to stay in Japanese ryokan, and I can say that these traditional inns are the epitome…
Clémentine CintréNovember 28, 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 Okayama city, Okayama The sound was a low but constant hum, startling because it wasn't the sound I…
Todd FongSeptember 20, 2019
Perched on a hill overlooking the Asahi River, Okayama Castle, also known as "Crow Castle" (烏城 U-jō ) once acted as…
Todd FongSeptember 18, 2019
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Discover local organic cuisine in Saiki old town Located in the southeast of Oita prefecture, on…
Aimée MoribayashiJuly 20, 2019
Sponsored by Tourism Oita Saiki, coastal city in Oita prefecture Located in the southeast part of Oita Prefecture on Kyushu…
Aimée MoribayashiJuly 16, 2019
Sponsored by Takachiho Tourist Association While Takachiho is mainly known for its sumptuous gorges and wagyu beef, Japanese mythology lovers…
Cyrielle Ugnon-CoussiozJuly 12, 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
Visiting Shikoku, specifically Tokushima Prefecture's remote Iya Valley, is a commitment. Hundreds of miles from the big metropolises of Japan,…
Marion PontApril 27, 2019
Sponsored by Tourism Oita When arriving in Taketa city for the first time, the best advice I can give you…
Todd FongFebruary 28, 2019
Sponsored by Semboku City The weeping cherry trees, renowned for their flowing pink blossom-covered branches in the Spring, hung heavy…
Todd FongFebruary 10, 2019
Sponsored by Kakegawa City The last thing you need when trying to enjoy your Rugby World Cup experience is the…
Hazel TaylorFebruary 2, 2019
Sponsored by Kakegawa City No single Japanese word brings more tingling warmth to my heart and soul than "onsen". Match…
Hazel TaylorFebruary 1, 2019
Sponsored by Kinki District Transport Bureau Matcha (green tea) in Japan is more than an ice cream flavor or a…
Joachim DucosJanuary 8, 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 Okayama City The shrines of Japan are surprisingly diverse. While these scared grounds may all share a familiar…
Andrew DeckDecember 21, 2018
Sponsored by Okayama City While Japan’s cherry blossom season has attained world renown, its fall foliage is at times just…
Andrew DeckDecember 19, 2018
Sponsored by Shikoku District Transport Bureau A trip to Shikoku - the smallest of the four Japanese archipelago islands -…
Marion PontDecember 8, 2018
Sponsored by Shiga Prefecture Otsu City in Shiga Prefecture is not well known to tourists although it is only 10 minutes…
Joachim DucosNovember 29, 2018
Sponsored by Shiga Prefecture Everyone knows Kyoto and the beautiful temples that can be found there on every street corner.…
Joachim DucosNovember 28, 2018
Sponsored by Murakami City A former castle town, Murakami has plenty of contemporary renown, from its signature dried salmon, to…
Andrew DeckNovember 12, 2018
Sponsored by Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association. As the huge float swung our way with a dozen men carried…
Todd FongNovember 9, 2018
