

Introduction to Fukushima Prefecture
Fukushima 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...
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Fujiyama Tower
I was given the opportunity to check out the newly opened Fujiyama Tower, a 55m tall observatory deck located at theme park Fuji-Q...
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The Other Wonders of Kyoto Prefecture
The city of Kyoto is regarded as one of the most incredible cities to visit in Japan, thanks to its many sightseeing spots, impressive...
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10 Places You Must Visit in Kanazawa
Kanazawa has gained popularity as a tourist destination ever since JR West (West Japan Railway Company) has extended the shinkansen route...
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Sumo – Sport, Art, Culture & Rituality
Sumo is a typical Japanese fight and has ancient origins. Sumo has its roots in the popular tradition and religion and the professional...
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Echizen Soba Making Experience in Fukui
Food 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...
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Setouchi Triennale Trip: Part 7 - Teshima
After a couple of hops on the smaller islands of Ogijima and Megijima, I decided to go for something more mainstream and popular and...
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5 Things To Do In Ise-Shima National Park
Located in Mie prefecture, Ise-Shima National Park is one of the most beautiful national parks in Japan, encompassing some of the most...
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Dessert Hunting in Atami
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...
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Sushi, River Cruise and Maiko Dance – My Journey in Yamagata Prefecture
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...
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Mount Takao Hiking in Winter: The Best-loved Mountain in Tokyo
Did 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?...
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Setouchi Triennale Trip: Part 5 - Ogijima
This article tells about my trip to the Setouchi Triennale in July 2019. The morning atmosphere at Takamatsu port is effervescent....
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The Legend of Hagoromo at Miho no Matsubara
Have you ever heard of The Legend of the Hagoromo or The Legend of the Celestial Maiden? Anime fans may know a somewhat similar version...
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The Traditional Theatre of Japan
The Japanese theatre has its roots in the primitive shamanic and magic beliefs, in the rites, music and dances spread in north-eastern...
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The Oldest Toshogu Shrine: Kunozan Toshogu
When 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...
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Meet 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...
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Setouchi 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...
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The 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...
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Nakasendo: 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...
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10 Places You Must Visit in Nagasaki City
Nagasaki city is located in Nagasaki Prefecture on the Kyushu island. It was the only port city in Japan used to trade with the...
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