The Nyuto Onsen (Akita): 7 Secluded Hot Springs that Represent Japan
There is an area in Akita prefecture known for its onsen (hot springs), even said to be the birthplace of secluded onsen. Of the many hot springs in Japan, it is so famous that it is called the...
View ArticleHanamochi: Red and White Rice Cake Flowers that Add Color to the Harsh Winters
Now is just about the time of cherry blossoms. All about there are blossoms of pink flowers and everyone is enjoying hanami to the fullest. So of course we have some content that is perfect for this...
View ArticleJigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano: See Snow Monkeys Enjoying Hot Springs!
It is an 8 km drive from Shinshu Nakano Interchange on the Joshin-Etsu Express Way and another 30 minutes walk Kanbayashi Onsen hot spring where the parking area is. When you come out of the dark...
View ArticleJapanese Sake: Perfect for the Cold Season! A Stylish Way to Savor “Kanzake”
Have you tried Japanese sake already? Japanese sake has a wide variety, depending on its raw materials, ways to brew them or breweries. However, the flavors and how to enjoy them varies greatly,...
View ArticleIt’s Like a Fairyland! Don’t Miss Winter Event at “Shiroi Koibito Park” in...
Are Sapporo Snow Festival and snow activities like skiing and snowboarding the only winter highlights of Hokkaido? No, not at all! Count in “Shiroi Koibito Park”, please. It is less known but a...
View ArticlePerfect for Christmas! 7 Places in Japan Popular for Holiday Light Illuminations
The year 2016 is winding down to its last month. We imagine your plans are getting booked up for the end of the year. Toward the end of the year, there are many events held within Japan as well. One...
View ArticleKusatsu Onsen, Gunma: The Famous Hot Springs in Japan You Should Not Miss
The temperature is coming down day by day in Japan, and winter is gradually coming. When winter is approaching, the Japanese start feeling a strong longing for hot springs. Yes, the onsen season is...
View ArticleOden: Warm Japanese Classic Dish to Eat on A Budget While Travelling
It’s getting colder and colder in Japan these days. People crave for hot Oden during winter when you feel chills down to your bones. Having Oden at a diner or from a food vendor truck is obviously...
View ArticleGunma Travel: Harunako Illumination Festa, Onsen Hot Spring, Shrine & Nature
Illumination is one of representative winter events in Japan. Illuminations are displayed everywhere in Japan, and their characteristic vary depending on the venue. This time I visited Harunako...
View ArticleStart of a New Winter Tradition! Nara Ootateyama Festival Where Awesome Gods...
The first Nara Ootateyama Matsuri Speaking of Nara in the winter, we imagine pure white frost covering the lawn of Nara Park, white breath of deer standing quietly in the cold, and snow covered...
View ArticleSimon and Martina Try Steam Buns at Convenience Stores in Japan!
A Happy New Year to everyone, and we hope you had a great time during the holidays. We trust most of you have smoothly returned to the pace of regular daily routine, and Simon and Martina are also back...
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