Viewing the Magical Diamond Fuji from Tokyo
Dec 15, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Diamond Fuji is a twice annually phenomenon when the sunrise and sunset align perfectly with Mount Fuji’s summit, looking for...[ Click to read more ]
Toyoda’s Cheese Steaks Delivers a bit of Philly (and more) to Tokyo
Nov 30, 2020 By Jason Gatewood
Let me be up front— I am probably closer to being from Philadelphia, Mississippi than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania when it comes...[ Click to read more ]
Winter Wonderland on the Historical Nakasendo Trail
Nov 30, 2020 By Admin
The Nakasendo’s landscape changes with the season but it’s during winter that warmth of the locals is most noticeable. Before...[ Click to read more ]
Winter Illumination in Tokyo 2020
Nov 26, 2020 By Jason Gatewood
Christmas Day in Japan is just another working day for the most part. The most interesting facet of the Christmas...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya’s Best Sweet Shops
Nov 25, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Japanese cuisine is mostly known for its raw fish and tempura, but I have a sneaky suspicion that, should you...[ Click to read more ]
Vietnamese Restaurants in Hiroshima
Nov 24, 2020 By Bert Wishart
That Japan has some of the world's finest cuisine, there can be absolutely no doubt, and it is rightly renowned...[ Click to read more ]
A to Z of Japanese Musical Instruments
Nov 24, 2020 By Justin Hanus
Traditional Japanese music sounds quite different from Western music for a few reasons. For one thing, there’s less emphasis on...[ Click to read more ]
Winter Illumination in Kansai 2020
Nov 19, 2020 By Justin Hanus
Don’t let the cold stop you from heading outside as there are beautiful displays of holiday lights throughout the Kansai...[ Click to read more ]
Winter Illumination in Hiroshima 2020
Nov 19, 2020 By Matt Mangham
Seasonal illuminations are a big deal in Japan. From the famous Kobe Luminarie, donated by the Italian government following the...[ Click to read more ]
The Sacred Route Between Japan’s Most Revered Shrines
Oct 29, 2020 By Admin
Intro: A path of enlightenment from the Kii-peninsula to Ise. The basis for Japan’s focus on nature in its indigenous...[ Click to read more ]
