Hi everyone. Let me share a peek into my daily life for Voyapon readers as part of the My Japan…
Toshiko SakuraiNovember 19, 2024
Water is the beginning of life, and there’s one place in Yamanashi prefecture where it flows from the holiest of…
Toshiko SakuraiMarch 29, 2023
Yamanashi Prefecture is one of Japan's best off-the-beaten-path destinations for wandering and letting yourself be taken in the breathtaking views…
Anna ToccoliMarch 29, 2023
Who said traveling in Japan has to be stressful? If you're tired of shopping and sightseeing and want to take…
Anna ToccoliMarch 28, 2023
If you're a lover of nature and hiking and are curious to travel Japan off the beaten path, Yamanashi prefecture…
Anna ToccoliMarch 28, 2023
When traveling, many people may settle for the most trodden path while may find that the more fulfilling experiences may…
Toshiko SakuraiMarch 27, 2023
If there is one craft that is intrinsically related to Japan, it is Japanese lacquer. Before humans ever rode horses,…
Toshiko SakuraiMarch 27, 2023
Sustainable Tourism has become an increasingly important topic as the world considers how to maximize the potential of global tourism…
Todd FongMarch 16, 2023
During the Edo Period, the only way to travel between the capital and other parts of Japan was by a…
James DaviesFebruary 21, 2023
The city of Kofu (甲府市), located in the northeast of Yamanashi Prefecture, is known for its deep nature and its…
Manon ChauvrisJune 9, 2021
Mount Fuji (富士山, Fujisan), Japan’s largest mountain and arguably its most famous symbol stand at 3,776 metres. Being snow-capped for…
Jonathan ReeveJune 1, 2021
Spring is a wonderful time for nature lovers. Trees blossom with flowers, landscapes turn green, and we switch our heavy…
Maria PeñascalMarch 25, 2021
Japan's infamous Aokigahara "suicide forest" is a great place for a tranquil hike through nature, as well as for those…
Vicky TaylorAugust 31, 2020
While wandering along the Lake Kawaguchi shoreline after taking in the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji, I made a spontaneous…
Zahro KariimaApril 29, 2020
Ah, Spring! Sometimes it feels like the eyes of the world are waiting on the first signs of Spring in…
Todd FongJanuary 29, 2020
Mount Fuji, which is called Fujisan in Japanese, is a Japan's highest mountain at 3,776 meters. It has been a physical, cultural…
Zahro KariimaJune 13, 2018
At the base of Mt Fuji lies Lake Yamanaka, a beautiful spot to go camping and take in the beautiful…
Matt De SousaAugust 6, 2016
Exploring the Five Lakes of Yamanashi is a chance to see some of the best sights Japan has to offer.…
Vicky TaylorMay 2, 2016
