Andrea AntoniniMar 24 minIntroduction to Fukushima PrefectureFukushima is located in the Tohoku region. It is the 3rd largest of 47 prefectures in Japan and is a perfect blend of everything that the...
Hayati MustazaNov 19, 20212 minFujiyama TowerI was given the opportunity to check out the newly opened Fujiyama Tower, a 55m tall observatory deck located at theme park Fuji-Q...
Louis ToogoodOct 31, 20215 minThe Other Wonders of Kyoto PrefectureThe city of Kyoto is regarded as one of the most incredible cities to visit in Japan, thanks to its many sightseeing spots, impressive...
Hayati MustazaAug 23, 20215 min10 Places You Must Visit in KanazawaKanazawa has gained popularity as a tourist destination ever since JR West (West Japan Railway Company) has extended the shinkansen route...
Silvia ValentiniJun 7, 20213 minSumo – Sport, Art, Culture & RitualitySumo is a typical Japanese fight and has ancient origins. Sumo has its roots in the popular tradition and religion and the professional...
Hayati MustazaMay 21, 20213 minEchizen Soba Making Experience in FukuiFood culture experience is something you wouldn't want to miss out when you visit Japan. There are a lot of activities you can find; some...
Andrea AntoniniApr 26, 20217 minSetouchi Triennale Trip: Part 7 - TeshimaAfter a couple of hops on the smaller islands of Ogijima and Megijima, I decided to go for something more mainstream and popular and...
Louis ToogoodApr 7, 20216 min5 Things To Do In Ise-Shima National ParkLocated in Mie prefecture, Ise-Shima National Park is one of the most beautiful national parks in Japan, encompassing some of the most...
Hayati MustazaMar 30, 20213 minDessert Hunting in AtamiAtami in Shizuoka prefecture is a famous seaside resort area and hot spring town which is visited by people from all over Japan. But what...
Silvia ValentiniMar 26, 20214 minSushi, River Cruise and Maiko Dance – My Journey in Yamagata PrefectureWhen 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...
Wakana TsukagoshiFeb 25, 20216 minMount Takao Hiking in Winter: The Best-loved Mountain in TokyoDid you know there is a hiking spot, where you can enjoy the scenery changing from season to season, in just an hour from central Tokyo?...
Andrea AntoniniFeb 19, 20215 minSetouchi Triennale Trip: Part 5 - OgijimaThis article tells about my trip to the Setouchi Triennale in July 2019. The morning atmosphere at Takamatsu port is effervescent....
Hayati MustazaFeb 15, 20212 minThe Legend of Hagoromo at Miho no MatsubaraHave you ever heard of The Legend of the Hagoromo or The Legend of the Celestial Maiden? Anime fans may know a somewhat similar version...
Silvia ValentiniFeb 7, 20214 minThe Traditional Theatre of JapanThe Japanese theatre has its roots in the primitive shamanic and magic beliefs, in the rites, music and dances spread in north-eastern...
Hayati MustazaJan 25, 20213 minThe Oldest Toshogu Shrine: Kunozan ToshoguWhen the Toshogu Shrine is mentioned, the one which usually comes up to mind is the Toshogu Shrine in Nikko of Tochigi prefecture. It's a...
Wakana TsukagoshiDec 28, 20202 minMeet the bathing wild monkeys in Nagano We Japanese love hot springs, and it looks like the Japanese wild macaques in the Japanese Alps share this passion. Nagano Prefecture's...
Andrea AntoniniDec 22, 20203 minSetouchi Triennale Trip: Part 3 - Shodoshima (First half)This article refers to my trip to the Setouchi Triennale in July 2019. At Takamatsu port, I found without too much effort the timetables...
Silvia ValentiniDec 16, 20203 minThe Secrets of Yamagata: The Sacred Path of Dewa Sanzan At the north of Tokyo lies the Tohoku; a region still less known, but rich in natural and historical treasures. In the prefecture of...
Wakana TsukagoshiDec 8, 20204 minNakasendo: A Walk through Kiso Valley (Magome-Tsumago) Japan is not a big country, but we have many things. Mountains, forests, waterfalls… Many foreigners do not expect Japan to be so...
Hayati MustazaDec 2, 20204 min10 Places You Must Visit in Nagasaki CityNagasaki city is located in Nagasaki Prefecture on the Kyushu island. It was the only port city in Japan used to trade with the...