Atami in Shizuoka prefecture is a famous seaside resort area and hot spring town which is visited by people from all over Japan. But what you may not know is the dessert shops in Atami are equally attractive! You can find several Instagram-worthy dessert shops within walking distance from the JR Atami station with lovely interior design and of course tasty desserts. Scroll down for 5 dessert shops we will introduce to you. La DOPPIETTA La DOPPIETTA serves fresh gelato made fr

When I am asked what part of Japan I prefer, I say that it is always difficult if not impossible to answer this question; but one thing is certain, one of the places I will always carry in my heart is Yamagata. Yamagata seems so far away, so less fascinating than other places more famous, so unreachable, yet you get there in a little more than an hour by taking a domestic flight from Tokyo and it offers many wonders and the opportunity to immerse yourself in the most authenti

This is a report of my trip to the Setouchi Triennale in July 2019. Megijima is very easy to reach from Takamatsu port. It takes only 20 minutes by ferry, making the island almost an extension of the city. Megijima is also very popular with the locals for its bow-shaped sandy beach, from where you can see the other islands of the Seto Inland Sea on the horizon. For this very reason, in the summer months, it can get quite busy with the sun-seeking crowds, especially at the wee