Hachijojima by Bicycle: Cycling Tokyo's Southern Island
Cycle the island of Hachijojima south of Tokyo for an amazing experience off the beaten path.
August 28, 2018
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15 Things to Do in Ehime
Tucked away below Japan’s main island of Honshu, Shikoku Island is home to four prefectures, all known for being more rural and traditional. Being disconnected from the main island of Japan has its advantages though, the island is packed full of authentically Japanese spots to visit. Ehime is the most recognizable of Shikoku, with sights linking it to the famous studio Ghibli, and the Japanese royal family.
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August 28, 2018
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Kimono Wearing in Asakusa: An Essential Japan Experience!
Asakusa is a district in Taito, Tokyo, famous for temples and also the Skytree. The most exciting experience I have tried in Asakusa was being dressed in a Kimono. There are different shops where you can rent a kimono, with different rates depending also on the package plan.
September 14, 2018
Get Your Nails Done in Tokyo in this Luxurious Salon in Ebisu
Tokyo is a fashionable city; many of its citizens pride themselves on keeping up with the latest fashions, always looking neat and tidy, and enjoying sprucing up their look with dyed hair, make up, and nail art. Aside from the usual nail polish you can buy in stores, a popular technique to keep nails looking prettier for longer is locally called ‘gel nail.’
September 14, 2018
Know Your Noodles: Yokohama Iekei Ramen
I have introduced Taiwan ramen and tsukemen, which were invented ion the 60’s and 70’s, as well as the more recent boom of the Toripaitan (chicken soup). Today, let’s take a look at another ramen that has been enjoying its raise in popularity recently: the Yokohama Iekei ramen
September 14, 2018
Spacious Shopping in Saitama at Mitsui Outlet Park
There is no shortage of exciting stores here. I was surprised by how aesthetically pleasing the mall is, and by how spacious it is! It is well worth visiting!
September 11, 2018
15 Things to Do in Akita
Akita Prefecture hides on the east coast of the Tohoku area of Japan. Even though it is still not as popular as many other prefectures in terms of tourism, it is rich in nature and unique traditions. And here are 15 reasons for you to come to Akita and enjoy its atmosphere!
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September 11, 2018
Visiting Kobushi Kiln: the Oldest Pottery Kiln in Hokkaido
Do you like pottery? Do you want to test out your slab building-skills or get a special souvenir to bring back home? Look no further than Kobushi Kiln, the oldest pottery kiln in Hokkaido. Kobushi Kiln is a three-generation family kiln that was opened in 1946.
September 11, 2018
Fujisaki Hachimangu Horse Festival in Kumamoto
Fujisaki Hachimangu is probably the most important shrine in Kumamoto and has a long rich history. It is closely linked to famous Japanese samurai such as Kato Kiyomasa and the Hosokawa family. In Autumn, the shrine is host to a fantastic four-day festival ending on Sunday with a horse parade through the city.
September 10, 2018
Cool Off in Nagatoro, with Asami Reizo Kakigori and Big Smile Rafting
Nagatoro in the North-West area of Saitama is a tiny, riverside town nestled in the green mountains of Chichibu. If the record-breaking heat in Tokyo is getting to you, take this one-day trip to Nagatoro for river rafting and some famous kakigori.
September 7, 2018
Hakone Hachiri Declared a Japan Heritage Area
Hakone Hachiri is the name given to the stretch of old Tokaido between Odawara and Mishima, via Hakone. Much of the old Tokaido route has been replaced by modern roading. But the Hakone Hachiri stretch has a reasonable proportion still intact, and so has just been declared a Japan Heritage Area.
September 7, 2018
The Summer Lights of Minowa
While the typical illumination event in Japan is held in the winter, Ina usually has a special illumination event in the summer for everyone to enjoy.
September 7, 2018
Eat Gold Ice Cream in Fukuoka
In Canal City shopping centre in Fukuoka, for just 980 yen you can eat gold, and ice cream at the same time. This is definitely the fanciest and most wonderfully wasteful ice cream around.
September 7, 2018
Japanese Pickles Right at Home: How to Make Tsukemono
My mother and my grandmother used to make pickles at home all the time. We don’t see them being home made very much these days. If you want to have a uniquely Japanese experience at minimal cost, you might actually enjoy making “tsukemono” at home.
September 3, 2018
