For most Japanese, Hokkaido is the best destination for summer vacation in Japan. The cool and refreshing air, yummy food and beautiful view make it worth the trip every summer. Furano is one of the most popular spots in Hokkaido.…
Camping in Japan
What it’s like to camp in Japan
Getting Around by Bicycle
Getting around Japan by bike
Japanese Rainy Season
It is the rainy season in Japan right now. Called Tsuyu in Japanese, the season typically lasts 6 weeks. The idea of endless cloudy skies and lots of rain sounds daunting, but every year when we are in the middle…
Shibuya
When people hear Shibuya, most mainly think of the following 2 things: Hachiko and the scramble intersection. Shibuya is a district of Tokyo that is full of energy where young people like to gather but not only that, there are…
Asakusa
Asakusa is a popular area of Tokyo. You can enjoy the traditional Japanese atmosphere of the temple but also view Sky Tree or take a pleasant walk along the Sumida River. Let’s start our visit by taking a “time leap”…
Okinawa, Naha
There is more to Japan than the big cities such as Tokyo or Osaka. There are also a lot of attractive places near and far, and Okinawa is one of them. In Okinawa you get to experience “another Japan” from…
KIMONO
When you think about Japan, one of the first images that comes to mind is a kimono. The main image of kimonos is the one that girls wear for different occasions, but did you know that there are men’s kimonos…
Tea Ceremony (Sado)
Japanese tea is famous all over the world. Even the word “macha” – a type of Japanese tea, has become known in various languages. Instead of talking about the different types of tea in Japan, I would like to give…