The island of Amakusa is famous for its Toseki, a stone mined in the area for use in pottery production.…
Freddie FootSeptember 3, 2016
Shimabara town is overlooked by the sloping Mt. Inou. Row upon row of houses have retreated to its mountainside since…
Ethan CookmanJuly 18, 2016
Kumano Kodo is an ancient pilgrmaage route that crosses the Kii Peninsula, mostly in Wakayama. This path is home to…
Virginia GonzálezJune 11, 2016
Whether you are a world leader or an ordinary visitors, a visit to Mie Prefecture would not be complete without…
Brian KoldMay 27, 2016
Kodomo no Hi (こどもの日), or Children’s Day, is celebrated annually on May 5 in Japan, where streaming koinoboris symbolize courage…
VoyaponMay 5, 2016
One of Fukuoka’s most popular destinations, Dazaifu, is a beautiful city with a deep history and the perfect place to…
Lauren LewisMay 4, 2016
Misty clouds can't dampen the Kochi spirit at this weekly Sunday market, 300 years old and still going strong with…
AmyMay 3, 2016
Made from marshmallow and sweet beans, Tsurunoko is one of Hakata’s oldest specialities that has been well-loved for over 100…
Lauren LewisMay 3, 2016
Hotel Taikan is but one of many inns (ryokan) located in Tsunagi Onsen, a hot spring resort located in the…
Tuliyani MacLennanApril 28, 2016
Looking to explore all the temples and shrines of Japan? Goshuin seals are great souvenirs to remember each place you…
Charles ToApril 27, 2016
The Folk Music of Japan Japanese folk music has long fascinated me. It was through music that I first took…
Luka JacksonApril 6, 2016
Indulge in a national sport rich in indigenous Shinto heritage, and round out your Japan experience by attending a Sumo…
Jose I. EspindolaApril 6, 2016
Bitchu-Matsuyama Castle is Japan's oldest surviving original castle, and it lies on top of a mountain to the north of…
Luka JacksonApril 6, 2016
When people think about activities they could do in any of the cities within Japanese archipelago, a pretty clear and…
Jose I. EspindolaApril 4, 2016
The heritage of Kyushu's Chiran samurai district is glimpsed in each garden and mixed with its matcha. Walk it in…
Dagmara KoreckaMarch 28, 2016
Kotatsu are a cozy and budget-friendly way to stay warm when the weather turns cold in Japan.
Alix SmithMarch 28, 2016
Japanese calligraphy, also known as shodo, is an artistic style of writing Japanese kanji that has evolved in Japan for…
AllanMarch 4, 2016
Although the concept of bento boxes is well-known, few have had the occasion to savor lunch from traditional artistic boxes…
Robert-Gilles MartineauMarch 2, 2016
Scattered across towns Japan's traditional storehouses were the solution of choice in the Edo period to protect goods and properties…
Robert-Gilles MartineauMarch 1, 2016
Taxis are notoriously expensive in Japan, but another cheaper mode of transport with a complimentary guided tour is the rickshaw.
AllanFebruary 25, 2016
Perhaps a strange food for westeners nori, or seaweed, has gained reputation for its role in Japan's healthy diet and…
AllanFebruary 21, 2016
Umeboshi is a Japanese mini-superfood packed with vitamins and nutrients, the sour taste of this plum might be something to…
AllanFebruary 17, 2016
Sumo is one of Japan's most famous cultural attractions, with many foreigners eager to catch a glimpse of one the…
AllanFebruary 16, 2016
Preparing Wasabi Zuke, or pickled wasabi, a typical agricultural product of Shizuoka yet rare and expensive delicacy elsewhere.
Robert-Gilles MartineauFebruary 14, 2016
Japan offers foreign visitors a countless number of attractions, one of which being the iconic figure of a Geisha: a…
Ratih PermanaFebruary 14, 2016
The green wasabi root of Shizuoka: a cultivation exploration with Mr. Yoshihiro Mochizukiat Maru Ichi Farm, Utogi .
Robert-Gilles MartineauFebruary 13, 2016
