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The Roots and History of Summer Festivals in Japan
Hot nights, traditional costumes, portable shrines and the rhythmical beating of drums immediately spell out matsuri, summer festivals, to any Japanese person.
'Tis the Season...
Mount Haguro: Walk the Mountain Path to Enlightenment
Experience the ancient shamanistic practices of Yamabushi spiritual training
Yamagata has one of Japan’s most well-known sacred places for mountain worship, the Dewa Sanzan or...
Guardians of Hirosaki Sakura Trees in Aomori
Hirosaki Park
Built more than 400 years ago within today’s Hirosaki Park, Hirosaki Castle is a popular place for sakura blossom viewing. Every...
Snow at its Best: Yunishigawa Kamakura Festival
Toshogu Shrine and Lake Chuzenji are two of the most well-known attractions in Nikko. But do you know that Yunishigawa is also an attraction...
Tokyo day trips: spring flower landscapes
Spring is a season of new beginnings, new life and good weather. The cherry blossoms in Japan don't last long, but they create a...
Another 3hr trip – Nightlife in Tokyo
It is the last day of your trip and you have three hours left before departing for the airport. Don’t know what to do...
Religious Encounters and Culinary Surprises in Shingu
By Rozemarije Zijlmans
It’s said that the Kumano gods first descended to earth at the gigantic white, greyish rock that sticks out of the Gongenyama...
Matsumoto Castle: One of the best preserved castles
You can’t leave Nagano without visiting Matsumoto Castle! This black and white, six-story castle is a magnificent site with the Japanese Alps in the...
Lumiere Winery WITH Restaurant Zelkova: Established in 1885
While in the land of grapes, you have to pay a visit to Lumiere, a family-owned winery established in 1885. Not only do they...
Shosenkyo Gorge: Complete immersion with nature
Just outside Kofu City is the Shosenkyo Gorge, which is said to be the most beautiful gorge in Japan. As you walk along the...
Skiing and Snowboarding on Japan’s most iconic mountain
Located two and a half hours away from Tokyo, Snowtown Yeti is a ski and snowboard resort found on the southern slope of Mt....
Christmas Afternoon Tea in Tokyo’s Shangri-La Hotel
Every month the Shangri-La Hotel in Tokyo holds its special afternoon tea with a constantly changing menu in regard to the season. An étagère...
Un repas, c’est tout un voyage !
In the splendid Fukuoka, terroir real ramen to the palette!
One of the most famous dishes of Japan are the ramen, but did you know...
Save on transportation and admission tickets with the Mt. Fuji Tourist...
From the adrenaline-packed roller coasters at Fuji Q Highland, to the pacific waters of Lake Kawaguchiko reflecting the iconic shape of Mt. Fuji, the...
Lake Yamanaka: The Perfect Weekend Getaway
Lake Kawaguchiko is probably one of the most known out of the Fuji Five Lakes, but we decided to explore Lake Yamanakako. In the...
Mt. Fuji and Its Less Known Gems
During the summer, many head to Mt. Fuji to either visit the Fuji 5th Station or climb to the summit, but we decided to...
A full day of adventure at the Yoshida Fire Festival &...
The Yoshida Fire Festival held every year on August 26 and 27 is considered by many Japanese to be one of the great three...
Another 3 hr trip – Asakusa
How to Make the Best of 3 Hours in Tokyo
It is the last day of your trip and you have three hours left before...
In harmony with the seasons: Kangetsusai
The beauty of the full moon that occurs in the middle of fall has been admired by the Chinese since ancient times. This “middle...
In harmony with the seasons: Choyo no Sekku
The “yang” of the “yin-yang” concept is thought to become too strong and hence inauspicious on dates which are odd-numbered in both day and...
